Trying to learn PLO...hand from PLO50

[mclelands]

Advice on PF and flop


PokerStars Pot-Limit Omaha High, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

SB ($22.90)
BB ($4.50)
UTG ($22.45)
Hero ($86.05)
CO ($46.50)
Button ($69.05)

Preflop: Hero is MP with 8, J, K, Q.
UTG raises to $1.75, Hero calls $1.75, CO calls $1.75, 2 folds, BB calls $1.25.

Flop: ($7.25) 2, K, 6 (4 players)
BB bets $2.75 (All-In), UTG raises to $15.15, [color=#CC3333]Hero ???

[poker_Elmo]

You could argue folding the pre-flop. You have 3 connected cards, with a dangling 8. Further, 3 of a suit is worse than 2 of a suit, which decreases the value of the clubs. But, it is not a bad call if you can let go of it without a 9Tx flop or a flopped straight, etc.

On the flop, you are certainly behind. If utg has a set, you are in awful shape. If 2 pair, you are in good shape. If he has a pair and higher flush draw - bad shape again. Given that CO is still to act, I think I just let this go. In general, you want either the nuts or a draw to the nuts to continue.

[mclelands]

Thanks for the reply, Elmo. I've only just started trying PLO out and so far I like it. It's definitely a change from HE. One think I've noticed is that the avg pot size is larger. I'm gonna play a bit more and see what happens.

[bb88]

Now I don't play much PLO, but does the fact that it is 6-handed make it closer to a call?

Like I said, I don't play much PLO, but this was a random thought I had and figured I'd throw it out there.