** Quick Note – This article got a little out of date! I will update this one ready for the run-up to the 2011 WSOP – in the meantime why not check out our guide to the best online omaha tournaments!
An incredible 14 events at the 2008 World Series of Poker feature Omaha Poker in one form or another – these include PLO Tournaments, PLO8, Rebuy tournaments and mixed game tournaments which include Omaha. This article looks at the dates and buy-ins of each of the games, and then notes which online poker sites are the most likely to offer satellite qualifiers for these events based on those running for the 2007 championships.
Date
Event
Buy-in
#1
3rd June 2008
Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better (Limit)
$1,500
3 Day Event
#2
4th June 2008
World Championship Mixed Event
$10,000
3 Day Event
*
#3
5th June 2008
Omaha / Stud Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better (Limit)
$2,500
3 Day Event
**
#4
8th June 2008
Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better (Limit)
$2,000
3 Day Event
#5
10th June 2008
Pot Limit Omaha
$1,500
3 Day Event
#6
11th June 2008
HORSE (includes Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better)
$3,000
3 Day Event
#7
12th June 2008
Pot Limit Holdem / Omaha Mixed Game
$2,500
3 Day Event
#8
14th June 2008
Pot Limit Omaha With Rebuys
$5,000
3 Day Event
#9
18th June 2008
Pot Limit Omaha With Rebuys
$1,500
3 Day Event
#10
19th June 2008
World Championship of Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better (Limit)
$10,000
3 Day Event
#11
22nd June 2008
World Championship HORSE (includes Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better)
$50,000
5 Day Event
#12
24th June 2008
Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better
$1,500
3 Day Event
#13
29th June 2008
World Championship Pot Limit Omaha
$10,000
3 Day Event
#14
29th June 2008
HORSE (includes Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better)
$1,500
3 Day Event
*Includes Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 Or Better (Limit) And Pot-Limit Omaha In An 8-Game Lineup.
**Combination of Omaha And Stud Split Pot Poker Games.
For those Omaha players looking to satellite into some of these events online the ‘big 2’ sites have historically been by far the best bet. Poker Stars offer the most satellites overall including ‘double shootouts’ in addition to the usual multi-table tournament supersatellites. Full Tilt Poker are an even better bet – offering satellites with large number of guaranteed seats.
For those who can not wait for the satellite schedules to commence we recommend Bodog Poker’s ‘Pick Your Tournament’ weekly satellites which are running right now. Qualifiers for these start at just a couple of dollars and you can choose any $10k event with the ticket won! Check out Bodog Poker today for more details!
