I think it should be pointed out that Omaha plays rather differently from holdem. In holdem, drawing to straights and flushes is generally for except in those instances where your opponents allow you to do so either for free or cheaply. In contrast to this, Omaha is much more oriented toward drawing. The fact that each player has four hole cards that represent six different combinations means that there are lots of ways for people to hit draws.
Another major difference is that the winning hands tend to be considerably better. One pair almost never wins in Omaha, and two pair can be pretty iffy. Because of the multiple draw possibilities, you'll see a lot more straights, flushes and full houses in Omaha. For someone used to holdem, this means you have to adjust your standards for what constitutes a good hand. |