Poker Decadence Conference

Betting and playing the hand post-flop is the very heart of Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). When developing your PLO game post flop play should be your priority. Playing after the flop in PLO can be tricky; the pots are more likely to be contended and unless you have flopped the nuts you need to beware of draws.

If you have a hand (no not top pair, you need at least top or second set) it is nearly always better to bet than check-call. Why if your hand is worth calling did you not bet? Your decisive bet can knock out weak draws and the just plain pre-flop hopeful. It also means you are in control of the pot. As with most poker games your non-nut hand will stand up better against fewer players so try to thin out the pot with aggressive play. If you have a draw and it checks round to you, look to bet the pot in late positions, even with relatively weak draws.

Make notes on the hands people are showing down. Remember whatever the maths says you have to base how you play on your opponents and adjust accordingly. In Omaha more than Hold’em the most observant player often is the most profitable player. Take notes on betting patterns. Most online sites will let you attaché notes to a player to help you remember when you come up against tem again. Make use of this facility. If you fold your cards watch the rest of the hand closely to see how it plays out.