Omaha High-Low - Basic Starting Hands
The main thing in Omaha High-Low is to play cards that have a good chance of winning both hands. If you're not very selective about what hands you play you will have a hard time winning over time.
Strong starting hands in Omaha High-Low:
| A-A-2-x |
| A-A-3-x |
| A-2-3-x |
| A-2-4-x |
| A-2-x-x |
| A-3-4-x |
| A-A-x-x |
Of course there are variations in strength within these groups of hands. For example A-A-2-2 is a better hand than A-A-2-8 and A-2-K-K is a better hand than A-2-Q-J. Suited and Double-suited (for example two hearts and two spades) hands are stronger than non-suited ones.
Another factor to consider is your position at the table. You play more hands from late positions than you do from early positions.
Other playable starting hands in Omaha High-Low:
| A-3-K-K |
| 2-3-4-5 (fold if the flop doesn't show an ace) |
| J-Q-K-A |
| T-J-Q-K |
| K-K-Q-J |
| Q-J-T-9 |
| 2-3-4-x (fold if the flop doesn't show an ace) |
| Any four cards between Tens and Aces. |