You don't need a third card for starting hands in headsup Omaha

Headsup poker has become increasingly popular thanks to the numerous poker rooms offering it on their site. It is not available in live betting establishments because it is too costly to provide a table and a dealer for only two players, while this is not a problem among online casino operators. The most played kind of headsup poker is Hold'em but other variations like Omaha can also be played. In such case, it is important to know the best starting hands in headsup Omaha.

Actually, every hand is a good starting hand, no matter how unbelievable it could be to some players. There is only one exception to this. An Omaha tournament in full circle is best characterized by a selection of tight hands. Since the larger part of the deck will be in the players' hands, a strong combination of four cards is needed by any Omaha player whose goal is to play for real money. Any sensible player will aim for four cards that are working great together and would give him several possibilities for the best hands.

However, starting hands in headsup Omaha is another story. You face just a single opponent that could have six hands at most, and there are only few hands that are favored as starting hands in headsup Omaha. With the exception of some combinations that will be discussed later, all hands handed to you by the dealer have a minimum of one straight possibility and straights can be enough to make you win.

What To Avoid As Starting Hands In Headsup Omaha

It may sound strange for long-time players of Hold'Em, but quad hands or those that have 3 of the same kind are the ones you should stay away from. Because only two cards in every hand are allowed, a third of the identical rank is not just useless but also makes that card unavailable anymore for making another set. In this game, hands such as 7d, 7h and 7c could be disposed. The same logic applies to quads. Although they are not as worse as three of the same kind, any extra card does not in any way contribute to your hand.

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