More cards, more chaos — and more mistakes to clean up.
You play four hole cards, but can only use two. That alone sends half the player pool into confusion. The pots balloon, the equity runs tight, and the swings? Real. If you’re used to Hold’em, this isn’t a slight adjustment — it’s an entirely new animal. And it punishes autopilot.
✅ Who it’s for
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Players who’ve outgrown standard Hold’em ranges
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Fans of equity puzzles and big multiway pots
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Anyone who enjoys breaking down complex post-flop spots
❌ Who it’s not for
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Beginners still mixing up betting order
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Anyone uncomfortable folding strong-looking hands
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Players who can’t handle variance or tilt-control
💡 Pro tip
Start with low-stakes PLO4. Avoid double-suited traps and disconnected hands that only look good preflop. You want hands that hit the board in more than one way. Track your outs carefully — and assume every showdown goes four ways.
