[Phat Mack]

1) Both games I played in were a mix of Old Man Rocks and middle aged loose semi-aggressive types. This is very different from the Texas games. Is this common?

You'll find all types in these games. Some of the OMR's play well but most don't. They'll lose a little, but not a lot.

2) Based on Question 1, this game did not seem to be very difficult to beat. Do you find Omaha8b to provide better returns than similar stakes for Texas?

It depends entirely on game selection. O8 can play at half the speed of HE. Also, when you don't catch cards, it can go on forever. In a loose O8 game with a lot of Gamb00lers, I think the hourly rate can be the same. The learning curve on this game can be fairly steep. Fish don't play ridiculous lows for long. You need a game with a steady influx of new money.

3) If you have read Ray Zee's book on Omaha8b what is your take?

It's the best there is. Read it and re-read it every couple of months or so.

4) What other Omaha8b books would you recommend?
5) Any general advice for making the drive from Texas to Omaha?

Not much else in the way of books, but search this forum's archives for posts by Buzz and other excellent players who post here.