Those who stick with Texas Hold’em their entire lives don’t really get to see the importance of combination draws. There are only two hole cards in Hold’em so players are lucky if they have one draw towards winning the pot. But in Pot-Limit Omaha, the game changes dramatically with the introduction of two extra hole cards, and players get the chance to have multiple draws for winning the pot.
And one of the best combination draws you can get in Pot-Limit Omaha is being double suited since this gives you two shots to hit a flush draw on the flop. Your pot odds become unbelievable when you’re in this situation since you have 18 different outs to hit a flush on the river when double suited.
Another great situation to be in when playing Pot-Limit Omaha is having 4 connecting cards. Once again, you’re going to have multiple options when going for a straight draw if you hold a hand like 8-9-10-J. Whether you’re trying to get an inside straight or an open straight, holding 4 connecting cards is an excellent position to be in.
But if you think having 4 connecting cards or being double suited is great then think of the possibilities when you have both options available. This is simply one of the best possible scenarios when playing Pot-Limit Omaha because you have the ability to hit multiple straight draws on the flop along with two different flush possibilities. Having 4 connectors and being double suited is also able to stack up well against players who hold Ac-As-Kc-Ks which is the top starting hand in Pot-Limit Omaha.
Of course, even when you have these great combination draws you need be selective about which flops you play. Because, in the end, combo draws are exactly what the name implies – draws.
