Poker rules explained
Can a player use the same card for high and low in Omaha eight-or-better?
Direct answer
Yes. In Omaha 8-or-better, exactly two hole cards and exactly three board cards form EACH five-card hand. A card may be used in both separate high- and low-hand combinations.
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Yes, but Omaha requires exactly two hole cards and exactly three board cards for each five-card hand; the chosen combinations can differ.
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 ↗
