Category: Poker Strategy

• Maverick Blakemore
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In Omaha poker, a common misconception is that 3 of a kind always beats 2 pair. This is not the case. A 3 of a kind can be beaten by a 2 pair when one of the 2 pair has a higher rank than the 3 of a kind. For example, if a player has 3 aces, and the other has 2 kings and 2 eights, the player with the 2 pair would win. This is due to the fact that the higher pair (2 kings) in the 2 pair beats the 3 of a kind. Therefore, it is important to understand the hand rankings in poker in order to make the correct decisions at the table.