Poker rules explained
What is the best way to explain a 'quartered' Omaha pot with actual chips?
Direct answer
In Omaha 8-or-better, split a qualifying pot into HIGH and LOW halves. If two low hands tie for the low half, each receives one-quarter of the whole pot, subject to the odd-chip allocation rules.
How to use this answer
This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.
Split the eligible pot into high and low halves, then divide one half between tied winners, leaving each with one quarter of that pot.
Tournament rules are a useful reference, but a home game or cash game can have different house rules. Make the chip amounts, action sequence and card visibility clear before deciding a disputed hand.
Reference: pokerstars.com · published rules or source ↗
