Omaha (PLO) Odds Calculator
Calculate Pot Limit Omaha poker odds, equity for wraps, combo draws, and complex PLO situations.
Formula:Must use exactly 2 hole cards + 3 board cards
Cards that improve to the nuts
Cards left to come
Usually 45 (flop) or 44 (turn)
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Understanding PLO Odds
Pot Limit Omaha is a high-action variant where each player receives 4 hole cards instead of 2. The key rule: you must use exactly 2 hole cards and 3 board cards.
Wraps are unique to Omaha. While Hold'em's best straight draw (OESD) has 8 outs, Omaha wraps can have 13-20 outs, making them extremely powerful.
Nut Focus: In PLO, always consider if your draw is to the nuts. Second-best hands lose big pots. The nut flush beats the second-nut flush; the nut straight beats lower straights.
Redraws: Even when you make your hand, consider if opponents have redraws. A non-nut flush on a paired board can be vulnerable to full houses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wrap in Omaha?
A wrap is a straight draw with more than 8 outs, unique to Omaha. Example: with 6-7-8-9 in your hand and 5-T on board, any 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, J completes your straight - that's 13+ outs!
Why is Omaha more complex than Hold'em?
With 4 hole cards instead of 2, you have 6 possible 2-card combinations to make hands (vs. 1 in Hold'em). This means more draws, more equity shifts, and more complex decisions.
How do outs work differently in PLO?
In Omaha, you must use exactly 2 cards from your hand. This means some "outs" in Hold'em aren't outs in PLO. For example, if you have A-K-Q-J and the board has three hearts with no card in your hand being a heart, you have zero flush outs.
What makes a good Omaha starting hand?
Connected, coordinated hands with suits: A-A-K-K double suited, J-T-9-8 suited. Hands that can make multiple nut hands are strongest. Dangling cards (like K-K-7-2) are weak.
When should I pot in PLO?
Pot when you have strong equity (nut draws, top set+) or want to charge draws. With $100 in pot, potting makes draws pay max price. Protect made hands while you can.
How this works
Calculations follow the published mathematics of the game — combinatorics for cards, probability theory for dice, and expected-value accounting for wagers. Results are verified against independent references (primarily Wizard of Odds). No calculation here is an opinion or recommendation; it is arithmetic applied to the rules of the game.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
This tool computes probability and expected value. It is not a betting system and cannot predict the outcome of any individual wager. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- [1]Wizard of Odds — Michael Shackleford, ASAIndustrywizardofodds.comAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Actuary; widely cited casino-game probability reference. Used for house-edge and EV verification.
- [2]National Council on Problem GamblingOfficial sourcencpgambling.orgAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Responsible-gambling guidance and 1-800-GAMBLER helpline.
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