How Good is Your Pot Limit Omaha?
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Stewart Reuben, US Feb 2004 / Europe Jan 2004
ISBN 1904468071, 224 Pages, 228 x 152mm/6 x 9
Pot-limit Omaha is a major big bet poker variant which has increased hugely in popularity on both sides of the Atlantic over the past twenty years. Omaha is a fascinating game in which each player receives four hole cards (as opposed to just two in hold'em) to complement the five community cards. This leads to complex and interesting play, and offers great possibilities for the expert player to outmanoeuvre weaker opposition. In pot-limit Omaha big bets can appear out of nowhere, thereby providing skilful players with the opportunity to apply pressure with bold bluffs and counter-bluffs.
This book will be of tremendous value to anyone looking to improve their understanding of this exciting game. The material is presented in a novel 'test-yourself' format, which simulates live-action play by enabling readers to select the best course of action at each stage of a complete hand. They are then invited to compare their play with that of the experts, and assess their results through a unique scoring system.
- Pot-limit Omaha is an increasingly popular form of poker, about which there is little literature
- Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the game
- Highly entertaining and instructive 'test-yourself' format
- Ideal primer for both online and live-action players.
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While many feel there is no definitive book on Omaha, this book may come close. Using the technique of presenting a hand and asking what you, the player, would do at various betting levels - this book is great for that reason alone.
Launchpoker.com
Finally a good how to textbook on pot-limit Omaha money play, and finally written by someone who is known for his loose starting hand requirements. It is a must-read for all PLO money players who are serious in trying to improve their game, and who want concrete advice from a somewhat loose, but also experienced and successful high-stakes player
Rolf “Ace” Slotboom
If you play or if you are interested in playing pot-limit Omaha there is no question that you want to get Reuben's Omaha book. It is interesting, contains solid advice and is reasonably priced. Recommended.
Tristan Steiger, Poker Soft