The objective of 5-Card Double Board Omaha Poker is to win the pot by having the best hand on either one or both of the community boards at the showdown.
Each player is dealt five hole cards face down. Then, two separate sets of five community cards (boards) are dealt face down in the center of the table.
The betting structure in 5-Card Double Board Omaha Poker follows a similar pattern to regular Omaha poker, but with two boards:
Players must use exactly two of their five hole cards and three of the five community cards from each board to form their best possible five-card hand on each board. This means players will effectively create two separate hands.
After the final round of betting, the remaining players reveal their hands. The pot is typically split between the best hand on the first board and the best hand on the second board. If one player has the best hand on both boards, they win the entire pot.
The player with the best hand on each board at the showdown wins that portion of the pot. If all but one player folds, the remaining player wins the entire pot without revealing their hand.
5-Card Double Board Omaha Poker adds an extra layer of complexity and excitement to traditional Omaha poker. With two community boards and five hole cards, players have more opportunities for strategic play and larger pots, making it a thrilling game for poker enthusiasts.
Game Type: Flop, turn and river
Split Game: No
Cards Dealt: 5
Max Players: 7
Best Possible Hand(s):
Sample Board(s):
Good Hands for This Game:
A-A-K-Q
A-A-J-10