PLO4. PLO5. PLO6.
The most action-packed poker variants in existence. More hole cards. Bigger pots. More decisions. More fun.
PlasmaPoker is the only platform offering PLO5 and PLO6.
Download Free — Play PLO NowThree Omaha Variants, One Platform
More hole cards means more starting hand combinations, more draws, bigger pots, and exponentially more strategic depth.
How Pot-Limit Omaha Works
If you know Hold'em, PLO is easy to learn. The key difference: you must use exactly 2 of your hole cards.
The Deal
Each player receives 4, 5, or 6 hole cards (depending on the variant). Five community cards are dealt as in Hold'em: flop (3), turn (1), river (1).
The Rule: Must Use Exactly 2
Unlike Hold'em where you can use any combination, in Omaha you MUST use exactly 2 of your hole cards and exactly 3 community cards. This is the most important rule to remember.
Pot-Limit Betting
The maximum raise is the size of the pot. This prevents the all-in-preflop dynamic of NLH and creates more post-flop play. Pot-limit betting makes PLO a post-flop game.
Why More Cards = More Action
With more hole cards, players make stronger hands more often. Draws are more common, nut hands are required to win at showdown, and bluffing requires more precision. The result: bigger pots and more exciting gameplay.
PLO5/PLO6: Even More Extreme
Five and six card Omaha take the action to another level. With more starting combinations, the equities run even closer, draws become even more common, and the pots grow massive. It's the highest-action poker variant available anywhere.
PLO Strategy Tips
Play Connected Hands
The best PLO hands have cards that work together: suited, connected, and with nut potential. A-A-K-K double suited is the best PLO4 hand. Avoid 'dangler' cards that don't connect with anything.
Always Think About the Nuts
Two pair is rarely good enough in PLO. You need sets, straights, and flushes. When you have a draw, make sure it's to the nut version. Non-nut flushes lose a lot of money in Omaha.
Position Matters Even More
With more draws and closer equities, having position lets you control pot size, make better decisions with marginal hands, and apply pressure on turn and river.
Avoid Overplaying Aces
In Hold'em, AA is a monster. In PLO, bare aces (AA with no connectivity) lose value quickly on the flop. AA is still strong preflop but requires good side cards and post-flop caution.
Experience PLO Like Never Before
PLO4, PLO5, and PLO6 — all free to play with 10,000 Gold Coins on signup.