Getting high pairs in Omaha Hi-Lo?

Question

The textbook advice for high pairs like AA or KK is to bet or raise to reduce the opposition. On the cheaper tables where I play, I follow this advice but lots of people call anyway. As a result, more often than I prefer, one of the little fishes hits a higher high than me or splits the pot with a flukey low or both!

Does this mean that I shouldn't raise with those hands on very loose tables?

How should I play them on these tables?

Answer 1

Just having a high pocket pair is not enough. You want a hand that has the potential to scoop. AA is useless if the flop comes down low.

Great starting hands include AA (or KK, but AA is more versatile in Omaha H/L). They also include 2s and/or 3s, but 4s or 5s can suffice at times.

Also, you definitely want double suited hands.

So naturally, the ultimate starting hand is AA23 double suited. That hand has the potential for trips, straights, nut los and flushes.

Answer 2

you will always get a fish or two on loose tables.

I play on high tables ,and they still do it hoping to hit.

online poker sucks. people just don't play the game, they call anything ,and everything. the reason behind it is the hands really aren't that random.

Mike...

Answer 3

If you are thinking that they are making a mistake by calling your raise, then you should continue to allow them to make mistakes by calling your raise.