5-Card Omaha
Five hole cards; same 'use exactly two' rule as Omaha.
How it works
Best 5-card hand using exactly 2 hole cards and 3 board cards wins the hand. Ties split. Side pots apply when players are all-in for different amounts.
Rules
- Each player is dealt 5 hole cards face down.
- Five community cards: flop (3), then turn, then river.
- You must use exactly 2 hole cards and 3 board cards for your best 5-card hand.
- Jokers, when enabled, are wild and can represent any card to complete your hand.
- If two or more players remain all-in before the board is complete, the table is offered run-it-twice (everyone must agree).
Dealer's options
- Jokers — 0, 1, or 2 wild jokers can be added to the deck.
- Turn style — Standard (1 turn card) or Double Turn (2 turn cards, for a 6-card board).
- Betting — No Limit or Pot Limit (max additional chips this action is 3 × last bet + pot).
Example hand
See worked examples with cards on the full rules page for 5-Card Omaha.
FAQ
How do you win at 5-Card Omaha?
Best 5-card hand using exactly 2 hole cards and 3 board cards wins the hand. Ties split. Side pots apply when players are all-in for different amounts.
Can I play 5-Card Omaha online with friends?
Yes. Create a free Casino Rio room, pick 5-Card Omaha when you are the dealer, and share the room link. No download or account required.
Is 5-Card Omaha played for real money on Casino Rio?
No. Casino Rio is social poker with play-money chips only. Chips have no cash value.
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Play 5-Card Omaha with friends
Free social poker — create a room, pick 5-Card Omaha when you are the dealer, and share the link. No real money.