Over the past few years, Texas Hold ‘em has received a lot of attention from poker fanatics, but another closely related variation is quickly stealing the spotlight: Omaha Hold ‘em (also commonly referred to as just Omaha). Omaha Hold ‘em, like Texas Hold ‘em, is a community card/flop game variation of traditional poker.

Bluffing is a strategy often used in an attempt to convince fellow players that a hand is better than it actually is. A good bluff can intimidate players into folding potentially winning hands.  Some players become experts when bluffing in poker. Not only is poker bluffing an acceptable and successful strategy, it can be the most entertaining factor of the game itself. Player’s reputations are often based on their poker bluffing skills.

Understanding the point of this article requires that readers also have an understanding of poker bankroll management and of tilt in poker. Your bankroll is how much money you have to play with; a safer way of looking at it is how much money you can afford to play with.