Confusion Between Omaha and Hold'em -Should I Learn Both at the Same Time?

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As a begginer I got confused when I play Omaha instead of hold´em,and is really difficult for me distinguish one from another, what do I have to do focus on only one first,or try to learn both?
 
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I like playing only hold'em and like normal you do not have to choose something one you just need to play more and get used to it and you will not be deputies.
 
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As a begginer I got confused when I play Omaha instead of hold´em,and is really difficult for me distinguish one from another, what do I have to do focus on only one first,or try to learn both?

Hi. They play very differently. If it was me I'd focus on one until you're at a level that you feel good about or just feel like switching it up, then move on to the other. You may find that you like one much more than the other. I've seen a handful of people get really absorbed in to Omaha and can hardly stand to play hold'em at all anymore.
 
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you really need to focus on one to begin with...begin with holdem because there are more potentially confusing possibilities as the hand progresses in omaha
 
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focus only on holdem
omaha is a shi*
 
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Thank you guys! I´m gonna focus on holdem first.
 
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Hey you have to start with one.the correct choice is hold'em.good luck
 
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You can learn both games,but to play one,my opinion...
 
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I am playing both games. It's matter of my mood at the moment. When i want to get more dispersion in the game/session then i am driving to PLO tables. If you decide to study Omaha i would like to advise you to start from Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). You can find also for learning the PLO H/L (high/low) but try to arrive to this game after you will understand well PLO itself. IMHO poker math is better to get to know with Omaha games. This is a good experience.
 
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Just be aware of the differences between the two games and the game types. Holdem is easier to pick up imo. In Holdem the best five card hand wins. In Omaha it is similar, except a hand is made with only two hole cards and three community cards.
 
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If you can not play two kinds of poker, then concentrate on hold'em, I could not play at the beginning, but in time I got used to playing both in hold'em and in omaha, I like playing Omaha and interesting!
 
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I guess you can learn both, but do play only one type of game at a time. If you play holdem, just play holdem, and if you are playing PLO dont play holdem.
 
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I believe that in the beginning you need to play holdem when more or less learn to play you can try Omaha.
 
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As a begginer I got confused when I play Omaha instead of hold´em,and is really difficult for me distinguish one from another, what do I have to do focus on only one first,or try to learn both?
You get an extra 2 cards in omaha. People are more likely to hit hands but it's good fun
 
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As a begginer I got confused when I play Omaha instead of hold´em,and is really difficult for me distinguish one from another, what do I have to do focus on only one first,or try to learn both?
Depends on your nature.If you can handle big swings in emotion and bankroll, then Omaha may be your game.
 
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