Rules of Omaha Hi/Lo
Omaha Hi/Lo is an exciting variant of Omaha and is favoured by many players because of its frequently large pots.
The game is played in the exact same manner as Omaha with one exception. In addition to being able to win a pot for the highest ranking hand, a pot is also offered for a low ranking hand. The pot is split in half between the winning high and low hand. If players have the same winning or low hand, the pot can be split further.
For a hand to qualify as a low hand, its highest card cannot be more than 8. If there are two or more qualifying low hands, the hand comprised of the lowest high card will win the low hand pot. For example, a hand comprised of A, 3, 4, 5, 6 will beat a hand comprised of A, 2, 4, 5, 7. A valid low hand can not include a pair. Straights and flushes do not count against a low hand.
It's important to remember that a player can win both the high and low hand. This can be done by using different hole cards and community cards if necessary.
If no one makes a qualifying low hand, the entire pot will be awarded to the high hand winner.