Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Strategy

Starting hand selection

Best PLO hands are double-suited, connected, close in rank. AAKKds, KQJTds, AKQJds. Avoid hands with dangling cards or rainbows.

Equity considerations

AA in Hold'em vs. random: 85/15. AAxx in PLO vs. coordinated rundown: 55/45. Equities run close — multiway pots are normal.

Key concepts

• Wraps and draws — 13- to 17-out wraps are equity favorites against made hands
• Blockers matter — Ace of suit on a flush board is a powerful bluff blocker
• Position is even more critical — geometric pot growth makes OOP decisions expensive
• Don't slow-play — too many draws complete on the turn

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