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What is Omaha in poker?

Omaha

Omaha is a poker variant in which players are dealt five community cards and four hole cards, two of which must play. Pot-Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo (aka Omaha 8) are two commonly played versions of Omaha.

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