Omaha as the game of the future

I've been playing Omaha at a b+m casino. I think it is the game of the future. I understand it is real big in Europe. So, what do you think?

i agree

I agree. I have been playing a lot more recently and doing okay so maybe I am a bit biased.

Haven't people been saying it's the game of the future for like 4 years?

It is not the game of the future.

The game of the future? How bout games of the future. Mixed games seem to be picking up steam imo. 10 game, 7 game, and HORSE appear to be gaining popularity as the level and ability of Hold em players is much higher then just a few years ago.

Players every where work on their Hold em quite a bit. But how many players actually work on other formats, to make them selves better all around poker players? I will be honest I dont, but I can see how that can be profitable.

Well I guess a good debate that could stem from that is how good is it for your main game (generally holdem) to be able to play other games?

And why?

I am not saying that it is ness. good for your main game, to learn others. I am saying it can be good for your bankroll. The majority of players, play Hold em. We all know that. We are all on here and other sites as a mean of improving our Hold em game. We buy software that tracks and breaks down our Hold em game.

As everyone works to improve on their Hold em game. Your edge, my edge in the game will continue to be less and less. By working on other games. Games that others may play just as a change of pace, or for the pure entertainment value. You can begin to find that higher edge we all are striving for.

I like the eight game. I noticed that it really changes a HORSE game to add a couple of no limit games in with the limit games of HORSE. You see the biggest chip turnover in those two games NLHE and PLO, especially PLO than any of the other games. I played seven stud and five card draw for over thirty years but have only been playing holdem (mostly limit at first and now mostly NLHE) for the last ten years. I see a lot of luck involved with NL Holdem that I don't see in other games, especially with the all in's preflop. I think PLO is a good game since you don't have any massive edges preflop.

Omaha has a very long way to go before it reaches the status of NLHE (it would take at least the same level of TV exposure, among other things), but with the NLHE games getting tougher, and people naturally exploring other forms of poker, I'm sure it can only increase in popularity.

I personally prefer it to HE; it's more fun, the players are worse (that may include myself, hehe), the pots are bigger, the action more packed, what more do you want?

I find mixed games great as a diversion. When I've gotten bored of playing my main game continuously, when the variance is just killing me, it's nice to turn my clueless hands to the likes of Stud 8 or Razz. Actually played Badugi for the first time two days ago... Strange, strange game. I'm not sure how useful playing one form of poker is for improving your skills in another form, but I reckon being familiar with these various different forms enhances your general "card sense".

I do like PLO over NLH, its a great game but I would say read up on a few PLO books before you hit the tables.

I have never played Omaha, and building big pots seems to be a draw. But it seems like such a crazy game. With 4 cards in the hole, it always has seemed to me like there's a lot more variability compared to NLHE.

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Omaha is a great game but you really need a fexible mind to play it well. the options are so much greater and the various winning hands are higher.

I disagree I'm more of a Holdem person myself.. don't care much for omaha..

Ok, but I don't see how Omaha is the game of the "future" then if there's a lot more variability. I don't think it will get to be as big as NLHE for those reasons.

i'm trying to learn hand ranging in holdem
putting peeps on a range in omaha
must be a nightmare

I love playing it. I just wish I knew more about the desired play.

I will keep plugging away to learn.