Pot-limit
A betting structure where the maximum bet or raise equals the current size of the pot. Pot-Limit Omaha is the most played pot-limit game and the second most popular form of poker worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
What does pot-limit mean?
That no bet may exceed the current size of the pot. It sits between fixed-limit and no-limit — big pots still build, but they build in steps rather than in one shove.
How do you calculate a pot-sized raise?
Add the pot, all bets already made, and the amount you would need to call; the total is your maximum. Facing a bet of 100 into a pot of 100, you call 100 (pot now 300) and may raise by 300, making it 400 in total. Dealers will tell you the maximum if you ask — 'pot' is a legal declaration.
Why is Omaha played pot-limit?
Because four hole cards make equities run so close that unrestricted betting would turn most hands into coin flips. Capping bets at the pot keeps the game playable, which is why pot-limit Omaha is the standard and no-limit Omaha is rare.