Betting Structure
(Example for £10/£20 game)

Small/Big Blinds	1st Round	2nd Round	3rd Round	4th Round
£5/£10	£10	£10	£20	£20

Note: Bets and raises are limited to 1 bet and 3 raises per betting round. Therefore, in the £10/£20 example, betting would be capped at a total of £40 in rounds 1 and 2, and £80 in rounds 3 and 4

Starting a Game

The game is started with the two players to the left of the dealer posting a Big Blind and a Small Blind, the value being determined by the stakes of the game. Then the four pocket cards are dealt to each player. The betting begins with the player to the left of the Big Blind. Because the blinds are bets, not antes, players can not check in the first betting round; they must either fold, call or raise.

Second Round

After the first round is complete, three cards (the flop) are dealt face up on the table. These cards are common to all players. Betting starts with the player to the left of the dealer button and he/she may either check or bet.

Third Round

For the third round, a fourth communal card (called the turn) is dealt, and another round of betting

Fourth Round

A final communal card is dealt, called the river, and is followed by another round of betting.

Players then make the best high hands possible using two of their four pocket cards and three of the board, or cards. This is important for newcomers to the game to remember: hands must consist of two pocket cards and three communal cards.

Omaha Poker Tips:

" High pairs and high suited connectors in the pocket are the best starting hands.
" In a game with a lot of players, say 8 to 10, it is very common for someone to have the best possible hand at the showdown. If you have a good hand, but not the best possible hand, be careful.