6-Card Omaha gives each player six hole cards. The Omaha rule still applies: exactly two hole cards + exactly three community cards must be used. With six hole cards, a player has fifteen possible two-card combinations to choose from, dramatically increasing hand possibilities. Fewer players fit at the table (7 max vs 8 in standard Omaha) due to the larger hands.
Watch a Sample Hand
Step through a live deal — see how six hole cards and fifteen combinations still come down to the best two-card selection.
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Key Rules
IMPORTANT: Players must use EXACTLY 2 of their six hole cards combined with EXACTLY 3 of the five community cards. Not 1+4, not 3+2 — always exactly 2 from hand + 3 from board.
Number of Players
2–7 players (fewer than standard Omaha due to larger hands)
The Deal
Each player receives six private hole cards. Five community cards are dealt face-up in three stages: the flop (3), turn (1), and river (1).
Two-Card Combinations
With six hole cards you have fifteen possible two-card combinations — compared to six in standard 4-card Omaha and ten in 5-card Omaha. Identifying the best two cards is the critical skill.
Betting Rounds
Pre-Flop: After receiving six hole cards
Flop: After three community cards
Turn: After fourth community card
River: After fifth community card
Hand Rankings
Standard poker hand rankings (Royal Flush down to High Card).
Strategy Tips
With fifteen combinations, hand selection is even more nuanced than 5-card Omaha
Rundown hands (e.g., 5-6-7-8-9-10) can connect with the board in many ways
Triple-suited hands are impossible — focus on double-suited combinations
Hand values run extremely high — expect frequent strong hands at showdown
Discipline in the two-card selection is essential; don't be tricked by the extra cards