OMAHA HI/LO · 8 OR BETTER

Omaha Hi/Lo: splitting the pot high and low

How high and qualifying low hands split the pot, and why the high hand wins it all when no low qualifies.

required for both high and low
2 + 3
highest qualifying low card
8
different ranks required for low
5

Evaluate high and low separately

In Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better, high uses standard rankings. A qualifying low has five different ranks, all 8 or below, with Ace low. Straights and flushes do not disqualify this low hand.

Use two hole cards on each side

Both high and low must each use exactly two hole cards and three board cards, but they may use different combinations. Establish the high hand, then check low independently, comparing from the low hand's highest card downward.

How the pot is split

When a qualifying low exists, high and low usually receive half each. If no low qualifies, the best high hand wins the whole pot. One player can win both halves.

If multiple players tie, split each half separately. Odd-chip distribution follows the specific tournament or platform rules.

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This guide was independently compiled in Chinese. The following sources let you verify the rules.

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