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Originally Posted by PoWdA  clar I think the big thing to bring up in this hand is playing it in the first place. Honestly you will rarely get such a perfect flop for this hand.
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So we can see why it is so important to have 4 cards that work together. Sure we won this time but don't expect to be so lucky in the future. Only around 15% of Omaha high low hands are going to be lifelong winners. Picking a good starting hand is the biggest decision you will make in any hand at the table.
Next time muck it pre-flop. |
Points all well taken, Thanks.
Brings up another point I question:
At a loose/passive PLO8 table is it ever correct to play for the low side of the pot? For example, if you have A 2 3 K with just the ace suited, call cheaply from the button into a 5 way pot, and the flop comes 5-6-T with only one of your suit. First to act makes a half pot bet that's called by one player to your right. Is it correct to call in this situation given that one low card gives you the nut low w/ backup? My thought is that since we have money coming in from three players playing for half the pot might be correct as long as the betting doesn't go crazy on the turn/river. I guess the problem with making the call is that high turn/river cards get you a busted hand. Also if one player folds the turn and you are facing a pot sized bet heads up, you may be getting quartered.
I know the best thing to do as a beginner is always play hands that work both ways, just wondering how you guys would play these situations.
