When is the good time to start learning PLO in parallel with NLHE?
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 100
I currently play mainly 5NL with some shots taking at 10NL and I feel quite confident at those stakes. Is it a good time to start picking up PLO or should I focus strictly on NLHE until I move up and be good enough to not confuse concepts from both games or something?
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 855
I'm not sure about the 'most recommended' or 'the optimal' time to start this,but I have my own goal that when I beat 25nl zoom NLHE I'll give PLO a shot.
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 6
I think it is better to concentrate on one game type.
But here is the thing that you could be more successful in PLO from start. So I think it is better to give it a try and spend some bankroll on PLO micros. And you'll know if you like this game more than NLHE.
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 75
omahaha tilts the hell out of me the swings can be huge, oh and don't set mine small pp's thinking sets are the nutts " i did and oh boy was i wrong".
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 11,171
Try to find some round by round games. Lots of places have 1-3 rxr or even just 1-3PLO where you can dip your toe into the action. That way you can take advantage of these PLO guys who get bored/loose at NL and pick up some chips.
Yes, the swings are huge and the edges are played even tighter. Rarely will you get anyone to fold before the Turn comes out. I also agree that the bankroll for 1-2NL is not anywhere near the bankroll you need for 1-3PLO to remain sane.
Find a RxR game .. and then sit on hands. Be ready to fold 'bottom' boats, 2nd nut flushes and middle straights if you still have chips behind on the River!! GL
