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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the updated version of Omaha Poker, the action game. It covers both limit and pot-limit, high and O/8. It has plenty of hand examples and sample questions from Ciaffone's students. It's a good primer to get you started.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely terrific!
30 May 2006
Format:Paperback
As the poker craze continues to grow, it has amazed me that there are so few books on Omaha poker. This is why I was excited to receive the new edition of Bob Ciaffone's "Omaha Poker", expanded from the 1987 edition. It did not disappoint. In 124 pages, the author has covered Omaha masterfully.
It begins with the popularity and origins of Omaha and then goes on to betting structures and reading the board. He then asks the interesting question whether you should even learn Omaha, followed by differences and similarities with holdem.
Then there is a large section on general strategy for all Omaha games from opening hands to post-flop play. Quizzes which are fun are included. Limit Omaha High is covered in this section.
There follows a detailed description of Omaha Hi-Low. This happens to be my best game, and I was happy to see there is plenty of information, some of which was new to me. If you learn this section, I believe you can compete successfully in low and intermediate level games, even if you know nothing else about Omaha Hi-Low. Well okay, hours of experience are a must.
The next section is on Pot Limit Omaha, which the author has extensively expanded from the prior edition. I am a novice at this game, and I was particularly interested in it. Let's face it; this is big bet poker. You want to get it right. I thought the section was well written, concise and clear. Whether I can take it to the table and win, time will tell. So far, at low stakes, it goes well. But it is one tough game, and mistakes are very costly. I trust the author, and if worse comes worse, he is approachable over the Internet.
The final two sections are on tournament play and miscellaneous topics.
How can you go wrong with this book? It is terrific!
It begins with the popularity and origins of Omaha and then goes on to betting structures and reading the board. He then asks the interesting question whether you should even learn Omaha, followed by differences and similarities with holdem.
Then there is a large section on general strategy for all Omaha games from opening hands to post-flop play. Quizzes which are fun are included. Limit Omaha High is covered in this section.
There follows a detailed description of Omaha Hi-Low. This happens to be my best game, and I was happy to see there is plenty of information, some of which was new to me. If you learn this section, I believe you can compete successfully in low and intermediate level games, even if you know nothing else about Omaha Hi-Low. Well okay, hours of experience are a must.
The next section is on Pot Limit Omaha, which the author has extensively expanded from the prior edition. I am a novice at this game, and I was particularly interested in it. Let's face it; this is big bet poker. You want to get it right. I thought the section was well written, concise and clear. Whether I can take it to the table and win, time will tell. So far, at low stakes, it goes well. But it is one tough game, and mistakes are very costly. I trust the author, and if worse comes worse, he is approachable over the Internet.
The final two sections are on tournament play and miscellaneous topics.
How can you go wrong with this book? It is terrific!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Must-Read.
15 Jan 2008
Format:Paperback
Bob Ciaffone's classic is a must-read for any player serious about learning to play Omaha proficiently. If the book seems a little light at first glance, just remember that it was originally written over two decades ago, and its place in poker literature is secure. I think the strength of the content will also surprise you a bit at times, as even seemingly mundane topics such as "Community Card Poker" and "Betting and Blind Structure" have surprising value.
Frankly, everything the man writes is golden. And coming from hold'em, this was the book that really changed the way I thought about Omaha and got me on the right track. For those familiar with my work, I should note that it was Bob's original section on the straight draws that I built upon.
For players new to Omaha, Bob Ciaffone's Omaha Poker is as good a place as any to start.
-- Jeff Hwang
Frankly, everything the man writes is golden. And coming from hold'em, this was the book that really changed the way I thought about Omaha and got me on the right track. For those familiar with my work, I should note that it was Bob's original section on the straight draws that I built upon.
For players new to Omaha, Bob Ciaffone's Omaha Poker is as good a place as any to start.
-- Jeff Hwang
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Another thought-provoking poker book!
30 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
Bob Ciaffone has done it again. This time, he has presented a succinct and insightful guide to playing winning Omaha poker. Like most of the books he has written, the book is composed of short essays that deal with principles of thinking like a solid poker player, and considerations that a professional would make in playing a hand. This book presents guiding principles of how to play and think like an experienced poker player, as well as an analysis of specific starting hands and how they play with specific flops. This book is especially good if you are interested in learning how to play pot-limit Omaha High. It is not as detailed regarding Omaha Hi-Lo, but it is a decent introduction. As with most great poker books, the more experience you have playing, the more you will come to appreciate the lessons provided in this text.
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