Omaha Poker Is a New Variant of Poker That Offers Rake Races and Deposit Freerolls Like Hold'Em
Some people think all there is to poker is playing the cards, betting when your opponent checks and making bluffs at the pot whenever they feel it's "right" to do so.
More recently though, some people have started learning more and it appears there's a whole new game of poker that many people knew nothing (or very little) about.
When many first start playing poker (if you're gen-x at least), there was really only five-card draw and seven card stud but as the years progressed a new game was born. When people first learned about Texas Hold'em it was like meeting someone who knew you'd be best friends with for a very long time. After playing this for long enough though, the magic starts to fade unless you're poker-mad 24/7. Some people are starting to shy away from the two hole card situation.
This new game is called Omaha - Whenever people think they've started to get a handle on how their opponents play, someone always seems to come right out of nowhere and surprise them with a checking-raise, or bluffing in spots where people would never pick it in this game.
It might be that because Omaha deals each person four cards, it's much more appealing. It could also be that because people can win more, their inner gambler spurs them on to learn it. The downside to this marvelous game however is that people are flipping a coin more often than they might realise (So as long as you're not one of those, keep playing).
Regardless of the game, poker can be your best friend or your worst enemy - It all depends on who's sitting at the table. It's not the people who you've got to be worried about unless they're something special - If you're better than them you're still not guaranteed a victory until that river card comes down a blank to your already-made hand, or else it puts you so far in front your only decision is how much to bet or re-raise.
Many people love poker, but some hate it. There's no other game quite like it; One that can allow you to have so much skill and such a big edge over your opponent, yet still leave you walking home with nothing if they luck out with one of their four outs.
It's a sick feeling, but such a thrill at the same time - Even if they luck out, you can always re-raise and make it tougher for them to call.
Some people think all there is to poker is playing the cards, betting when your opponent checks and making bluffs at the pot whenever they feel it's "right" to do so.
More recently though, some people have started learning more and it appears there's a whole new game of poker that many people knew nothing (or very little) about.
When many first start playing poker (if you're gen-x at least), there was really only five-card draw and seven card stud but as the years progressed a new game was born. When people first learned about Texas Hold'em it was like meeting someone who knew you'd be best friends with for a very long time. After playing this for long enough though, the magic starts to fade unless you're poker-mad 24/7. Some people are starting to shy away from the two hole card situation.
This new game is called Omaha - Whenever people think they've started to get a handle on how their opponents play, someone always seems to come right out of nowhere and surprise them with a checking-raise, or bluffing in spots where people would never pick it in this game.
It might be that because Omaha deals each person four cards, it's much more appealing. It could also be that because people can win more, their inner gambler spurs them on to learn it. The downside to this marvelous game however is that people are flipping a coin more often than they might realise (So as long as you're not one of those, keep playing).
Regardless of the game, poker can be your best friend or your worst enemy - It all depends on who's sitting at the table. It's not the people who you've got to be worried about unless they're something special - If you're better than them you're still not guaranteed a victory until that river card comes down a blank to your already-made hand, or else it puts you so far in front your only decision is how much to bet or re-raise.
Many people love poker, but some hate it. There's no other game quite like it; One that can allow you to have so much skill and such a big edge over your opponent, yet still leave you walking home with nothing if they luck out with one of their four outs.
It's a sick feeling, but such a thrill at the same time - Even if they luck out, you can always re-raise and make it tougher for them to call.
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