Raising Hands for Pot Limit Omaha
Knowing which hands to play at the beginning are crucial in any Poker game, and even more so in Pot Limit Omaha. Part of the difficulty that players face is that coming from Texas Holdem, they end up using the hands there in Omaha, which does not work.
If you are coming from Holdem and moving to Omaha, avoid relying too much on Aces, as they are not nearly as effective, standing alone. However, when in combination with other hands, they can be used as efficient raising hands in an Omaha pre flop.
Because the emphasis in Pot Limit Omaha is to get the nuts, your starting four hands must have at least a suit. Other starting hands worth a raise are those that are consecutive (8,9,10 and J). Of course, if they are suited, the better it will be, and even more so if the four are double suited.
Other Pot Limit Omaha raising hands are suited connectors, preferably with only one gap. As for Queens paired Aces suited, they can also be used for raising, although usually they should be for calling or limping to the pot. The same may be said with a double suited King and a pair.
Of course, when you play Pot Limit Omaha, starting hands good enough to raise should also take into account the position that you are in, and the players on the table. Very often, if the table is loose, then you can allow yourself to be more flexible, but if it is very tight, then you will have to make other adjustments as well.
Pot Limit Omaha requires a lot of strategic planning, but the rewards can be immense. There are a lot of strategy guides on the Internet, and also, by watching how others play, you pick up helpful pointers, such as things to do and avoid.
There are plenty of resources available for you, especially which hands to play and raise with. While they may not all agree, a wider range of options for you will give you more flexibility and help you look at the Pot Limit Omaha game from different perspectives and viewpoints. Do not feel constrained by any sort of hands to play with; feel free to try them out and see which suits you the best.
If you give yourself enough time to learn the intricacies of the game, you will win a lot of money from the players who simply do not have the patience to strategize like you do.