South Florida Poker Players Seeking Big-O, Double-Board PLO, and Other Variants

Recently, a poker player posted on Reddit's r/poker subreddit, asking about venues in South Florida (near Coral Springs) that offer Big-O, double-pot PLO, six-card Omaha Hi-Lo, or PLO games. The player mentioned that local casinos seem to only offer standard 4-card PLO, seeking information on these variants.

What are these poker variants?

• Big-O: Commonly a nickname for five-card Omaha Hi-Lo (Omaha Hi-Lo), where players receive five hole cards and must use exactly two of them, combined with the community cards to form the best high and low hands.
• Double-pot PLO: In Pot-Limit Omaha, the pot is split into high and low pots. The high pot is won by the best high hand, and the low pot is won by the best low hand that qualifies (8-low or better).
• 6-card Hi/Lo: Players receive six hole cards and still use exactly two of them. This is common in home games or certain specific tournaments but rare in regulated casinos.
• PLO: Standard Pot-Limit Omaha, typically 4-card, but variants can include more hole cards.

Poker scene in South Florida

Generally, poker rooms in South Florida (such as the Hard Rock Casino, Seminole Casino, etc.) focus on No-Limit Texas Hold'em and 4-card PLO. Other variants like Big-O, double-pot PLO, etc., are relatively uncommon, usually appearing only in private games or special promotions. Players interested in these games are advised to contact local poker rooms directly to inquire about recent schedules or join local poker player groups for information.

This post reflects some players' interest in non-mainstream poker variants and highlights the difference in market supply and demand. As poker culture diversifies, more venues might introduce such games in the future.