PLO Poker: When to 3-Bet and When to Fold

The strategy of 3-betting in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) poker is a topic of much debate among players. Some players 3-bet in only 2% of cases, while others do it in up to 10% of cases. The article focuses on a scenario where a tight player raises from the first or second position and receives a 3-bet from an aggressive player on the button, while the author is on the big blind.

The author mentions a player who 3-bet with two-suited Ax Kx Kx Jx but struggled after a 4-bet from the opponent. The author discusses the relative strength of hands in PLO, noting that two-suited Jx Jx Tx 4x is in the top 10% of starting hands but not in the top 10% after a raise from the UTG player. The author explains that against two opponents' aces, even 9h 8s 7c 4d plays better than As Ks Kh Jh.

The author gives examples of typical flop situations, including a pair plus a non-nut flush draw, a pair plus a two-side on high flops, and an overpair plus a non-nut flush draw. The author discusses the Card Removal effect and its impact on hand strength. The author mentions that the main danger comes from the first player's aces, which they might want to 4-bet.