Big Tony was the local mafia capo in charge of the neighborhood. His distant cousin Carlo Gambino was the “boss of bosses”, running the whole show. And every Saturday Big Tony would pull up at the corner gas station where all the neighborhood kids used to hang out.
His car was a big black sedan and it used to dominate the forecourt when he pulled in to fill up. But the weekly ritual was about far more than just putting gas in the tank. All the local kids would compete for the honor of washing the windows, cleaning the mirrors and pumping the gas. The right to service Big Tony’s car was highly sought after and it wasn’t just for the honor. Uncle Tone would always tip the kid who serviced the car with a 50 dollar bill. Continue Reading »
I’m not about to get into advanced Omaha strategy concepts in this article, I just want to analyze a few basic aspects of the game, but some of what I’m about to discuss might benefit advanced players as well.
Omaha Hi-Lo is the most popular Omaha version (although it is played Hi only too, and in PL variations) so all considerations below will be about Omaha Hi-Lo.
An Omaha showdown hand consists of three cards off the board and two from the player’s pocket. Players cannot use one card from their pocket and four off the board or any other combination but the above said one. They may use the same or different hands for their Highs and Lows but they always have to stick to the “two from the pocket tree off the board” rule. Continue Reading »
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After a great turnout in the first round freeroll, we hope to continue the wave of excellent play in round two. The first round of buy-in poker is getting near. Omaha is this rounds variant of choice and should prove enjoyable.
You need a refresher? Well, we have an extensive library of information, and here is a great article to help you, The Basics of Omaha Hi. Continue Reading »
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Playing Omaha for the first time can stun a beginner into believing the game is absolutely crazy, takes no skill whatsoever, and seems like a crapshoot. Players are betting, calling (sometimes the entire table), raising, and raising on top of that, before a flop even occurs. How can anyone make a profit in this game? Just like Texas Hold’em, a player must understand the starting hands as well as table position to thrive. Patience is truly a virtue in this game! Continue Reading »
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