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Old 09-07-2005, 02:47 PM
DyessMan89 DyessMan89 is offline
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Default Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

Sorry if this has been done, before, but I couldnt find it using the search feature.
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Old 09-07-2005, 03:15 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

The main difference is that in pot-limit O8, you are able to bet the full amount in the pot, whereas in limit, the betting structure is fixed (ie, you are limited in the amount you can bet).

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Old 09-07-2005, 05:56 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

Um, thanks, but I already know that. What I meant was; what strategies should I employ in one game that would not work in the other?
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Old 09-07-2005, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

For one - scooping or 3/4s is even more important.

in limit - since you will get a lot of dead money you can still do okay halfing some pots.

in PL - most of the split pots, you can both lose out to the rake.
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Old 09-07-2005, 06:15 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

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in PL - most of the split pots, you can both lose out to the rake.

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Old 09-07-2005, 06:45 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

You will often have to muck a made nut low in pot limit if you do not also have a reasonable high hand. You can't be calling pot sized bets if there is a chance you are getting quartered.
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Old 09-08-2005, 09:16 AM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

Also, In PLO8 you will be seeing more flops than in limit.

I think the numbers around here show that solid/aggressive play in limit should be to see something around 22% of the flops while PLO8 will see around 33%.

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Old 09-08-2005, 10:25 AM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

Very helpful info. I have been thinking about making the switch to PL from limit recently and will take your advice into consideration
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Old 09-08-2005, 10:42 AM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

The difference between LO8 and PLO8 that I have seen so far is captured in 1 word: "and"

In limit, it's fine to have half the hand locked or drawing to it, and even if it gets counterfeited, you're okay. In PL, you want a piece of the flop *and* something else to fall back on if you're going to get a lot of money in there. Redraws to a low, a flush, counterfiet protection, etc. are much more crucial.
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Old 09-08-2005, 02:23 PM
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Default Re: Biggest differences between PLO8 and Limit?

The biggest difference is fold equity.

In PLO8, it exists. In Limit, it doesn’t. Most people at most levels won’t fold decent hands in Limit, but they have to in PLO8 because you can put more pressure on them.
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