Strategy
19 articlesHow to Play PLO Poker
Learn Pot-Limit Omaha from scratch: rules, hand selection, the nut principle, and key strategy differences from Hold'em.
How to Play HORSE Poker
HORSE combines five poker variants. Learn the rules and strategy for each round.
How to Play Badugi Poker
Badugi is a unique lowball draw game. Learn the hand rankings and strategy.
How to Play PLO5 (5-Card Omaha)
PLO5 gives you five hole cards and creates massive action. Learn the basics.
How to Play Dramaha Poker
Dramaha combines Omaha Hi with 5-Card Draw for a thrilling split-pot experience.
How to Play Badacey Poker
Badacey is a split-pot game combining Badugi and A-5 Lowball.
How to Play PLO6 (6-Card Omaha)
PLO6 is the most action-packed Omaha variant. Six hole cards means bigger hands.
How to Play Big O Poker
Big O is a 5-card PLO Hi-Lo split game with massive variance and big pots.
How to Play Omaha Hi-Lo
Omaha Hi-Lo splits the pot between the best high and low hands. Learn the rules.
How to Play 8-Game Poker
8-Game rotates through eight poker variants. Master all of them to dominate.
How to Play 2-7 Triple Draw
2-7 Triple Draw is the purest lowball game. Learn what makes the nuts.
How to Play Razz Poker
Razz is 7-Card Stud played for low. The wheel (A-2-3-4-5) is the best hand.
How to Play Double Board Bomb Pots
Bomb pots force everyone to post a straddle before the flop. Learn the strategy.
How to Play PLO Fusion
PLO Fusion starts as PLO and converts to NLH on the turn. A unique hybrid game.
How to Play Sviten Special
Sviten Special is a Scandinavian split-pot game combining PLO Hi and Badugi.
How to Play A-5 Triple Draw
A-5 Triple Draw (Ace-to-Five) is the most popular lowball draw variant.
How to Play Stud Hi-Lo
Stud Hi-Lo (Stud Eight or Better) splits the pot between high and low hands.
Short Deck Poker (6+ Hold'em): Rules & Strategy
Short Deck removes all cards below 6, flipping hand rankings and creating more action. Learn the rules and key strategy differences.
Blockchain Poker in 2026: How It Works & Why It Matters
Blockchain poker uses on-chain technology to make payouts transparent, instant, and verifiable.
Ready to put strategy into practice?
Join Phenom Poker Today
Use code ALEC — get a 200% first deposit bonus, weekly rakeback, and free GTO training.
Claim Bonus with Code ALEC