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ketz · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: 8s or better explaination

I do not exactly understand this 8s or better rule for omaha hi/lo

What is the nuts for a lo hand? Is it A 2 3 4 5 and if there is a hand like A 3 5 9 Q, does it not qualify for lo?

Strasse · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

A2345 is the overall nut low, but the nut low for a particular hand is dependent on the board. If the board is A78KQ, then the nut low would be A2378, and would be accomplished by a player who has 23 in their hand. The 8 or better qualifier means that to have a qualifying low, a player must have 5 different cards that are an 8 or lower. So if the board is AA2KQ, there is no possible way that there will be a low, since you cannot have a pair for a low.

ketz · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject:

I am guessing that is the reason for there not being a low hand. I see. So when that occurs the pot is decided by a high hand only?

Strasse · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject:

Yes, for further questions about the rules, consult this site:

http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/omaha8.php

ketz · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the help Strasse. Whatever people say about forum pros not actually helping out other forums is a down-right lie. Thanks again mate Smile

Strasse · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

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