Preflop Suggestions

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Keep in mind that the object of split pot games is to scoop the pot. So look for two-way potential in any starting hand.

Situation 1: You are dealt AA7Q ss in MP with one limper.
Fold, this hand has no low potential. 7s, 8s, and 9s are weak cards in Omaha/8.

Situation 2: You are dealt AA23 ss in MP with one limper. What if there was no limper?
Generally call. You would like to build a pot, not eliminate players.

Situation 3: JJQK ss in MP with one limper.
Call if the game is loose. You will only hit a high flop (one or no low cards) about one quarter of the time.
What if there was no limper? Generally fold unless there are many loose-passive players behind you.

Situation 4: A299 ss in MP with one limper.
Call. You have a good shot at low and the nut flush. You want to encourage second nut (or worse) draws to enter the pot.

Situation 5: A299 ss OTB with 3 limpers.
Call. If I had counterfeit protection from another good low card, I would consider raising.

Situation 6: A2KK ss in MP with one limper. What if there were no limpers?
Call

Situation 7: A4JQ ss in MP with one limper.
Fold

Situation 8: A4JQ ss in LP with two limpers.
Call