Two of the first three events at this year's WSOP Paradise festival come in the Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) format.
Although it shares many similarities with Texas Hold'em, it has several twists that make it one of the most exciting variants of poker, and one of the more popular for current players.
In PLO, each player is dealt four hole cards instead of two and must use exactly two of them, along with three community cards, to make a five-card hand. This creates more possibilities and bigger swings than you’d typically see in hold’em.
Another key difference is the betting structure. Unlike no-limit hold’em, PLO is usually played pot-limit, meaning the largest bet a player can make is the size of the current pot. This leads to larger flops, more aggressive draws, and often bigger pots by the river, making the game action-packed and highly strategic.
While it can feel confusing at first, the nuances of PLO quickly become second nature. For a deeper dive into the rules, strategies, and common mistakes in Pot-Limit Omaha, check out our full guide here.
