The rules of Omaha are identical to those of Hold ‘Em except that each player receives four hole cards instead of two and each player must use exactly three board cards and two hole cards to make the hand. This second difference can be confusing for beginners and players who are used to Hold ‘Em.

There are five community cards on board that can be used by all the players. They’re community cards. They are dealt in the same manner as Hold ‘Em. After the first betting round, three cards go out at once, called the flop. Then a betting round, a Fourth Street card, and another betting round.