Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi Lo poker are becoming more and more popular every day. Players are flocking away from the familiar Texas Holdem tables to try something a little different and more advanced. Luckily, your poker room online probably offers a few Omaha tables, so you might as well head over and give them a shot. Major poker rooms, like Littlewoods poker, offer quite a few Omaha tables and even put on Omaha tournaments for their players.

What makes Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi/Lo so attractive?

It’s easy to learn

If you know how to play Texas Holdem, which you probably already do since you are playing poker online, Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi/Lo are very easy to learn. They are played almost the exact same ways, except in Omaha, you get four hole cards instead of two, and you must use two of your hole cards to make your hand. Also in Hi/Lo, players are playing for two different jackpots. If you understand Texas Holdem, you will understand Omaha in probably two minutes. If you need a refresher, head over to your favorite online poker school and do some research.

You Play In More Hands

Because you have four hole cards, there is a better chance of getting a good starting hand and taking part in a hand with other players. In Texas Holdem, it is a common to sit at a table for 30 minutes and not even play a hand down to the showdown. The most common play is to fold and your blinds just get drained. Omaha offers more action and more play for your blinds.

The Variance is Smaller

Especially if you are playing poker professionally, variance is a big issue. It is basically the swings that your bankroll goes through. Omaha is better than Holdem in that the variance is a lot smaller. Bankroll fluctuations are a lot smaller, and you have a smaller chance of going bust.
If you want more information on Omaha, head over to your favorite poker blog or a poker news site. They are sure to have an Omaha section where you can do some research, find more information and become a better Omaha player. If you are tired of playing Texas Holdem, head over to an Omaha Hi or Omaha Hi/Lo table. You will have lots of fun, win more money, and become a better poker player.