Play Omaha poker online: game rules and the best casino apps

Omaha is one of the most popular poker types, which can be played both in land-based poker rooms and online. The game itself also has several variations. Let’s find out how to play Omaha poker online in its Hi Lo version.

Play Omaha poker online: basic game rules

Hi Lo Omaha is a card game where the player’s goal is to get the best hand possible. It’s rules different from other poker types, cause not only the highest, but also the lowest qualifying combination can win. The round starts with the half minimum bet made by “Small Blind”. This player is situated to the left from the “Button”. Then the gambler that is “Big Blind” wagers the whole amount of minimum bet and the 4 hole cards are dealt to each gambler. After that the action goes clockwise and the players call, raise or fold. In the end “Small Blind” and “Big Blind” players have to increase their bet according to its current size.

After that follows Flop, River and Turn with the appropriate betting rounds. The dealer opens 3, 1 and another 1 community cards on each stage. Before the Showdown there are 5 community cards face up on the table and each player has his/her own 4 hole cards.

When you play Omaha poker online, you can win the money not only with the best high hand, but also with the best low hand. For the top low hand, you should have no combinations (except straight or flush) and the cards must be lower or equal than 8. Ace can be both the highest and the lowest card.

If there are both the best high and the best low hands in the round, then the pot is divided equally between the winners. Otherwise only the highest hand wins. Note that one gambler can simultaneously have both best hand types.

Top sites with apps to play Omaha poker online free and for money

Follow these tips to choose a good casino app or poker room to play Omaha Poker:

  1. Join only legal websites. They should be licensed by the appropriate industry authority.
  2. Search for casinos and poker rooms that offer bonuses to play Omaha poker online.
  3. Make sure the website has good games and regular tournaments.
  4. Check whether players from your country are accepted.
  5. Choose the sites with the best limits on deposits and withdrawals.

Here’s the list of websites with mobile apps you may like:

  • PokerStars;
  • 888Casino;
  • Party Poker;
  • Bet368;
  • Ignition.

You can also try the game in demo – Omaha poker free to play version. In this case you’ll play only for fun without real bets.