Double Board 6 Card PLO: Master the Fundamentals

Double Board PLO 6 is an exciting new variant of PLO 6, mostly played in the live games and some online card rooms in the US.I found studying this game to be very exciting, and in this book, I have written down my takeaways. My goal is to provide you with a framework for thinking that is both analytical and systematic. Please note that this game is relatively new, and it is important that we are both cautious and adaptable as new strategies emerge online or are solved by solvers, which are more readily available for hold'em and 4-card PLO.There is a lot of skill and strategy involved in the game that I will attempt to cover through the various chapters of this book. The purpose of this book, which will serve as a guide to Double Board PLO 6 for beginners, is to master the fundamentals, fine tune your game, trim losses and hopefully play more profitably. Please note that some of the lessons derived and conclusions made are completely my perspective and are open to debate, please apply your own discretion / hand analysis methods to understand better ways and strategies to play the game better.The chapters covered in the book are:Principles of PLO 6Introducing Double BoardStarting Hands in Double Board PLO 6Types of Nuts and Evaluating Hand StrengthHigh Cards in the HoleSolved Example - Paired board 1, wet board 2Solved Example - Middle set with redrawWeak AcesBlocker Play CandidatesBad Situations#1Reading Boards BetterPosition PlayPot Control and Discipline (WTSD and VPIP checks)Important Double Board and Opposition ConsiderationsPlaying High Pairs - Kings and AcesSolved Example - Middling hand and Metric CheckTrapping OppositionThe Pot Split TrapUsing Metrics for player profiling and decision makingLate Position and Small ball PlayCombo DrawsBuilding the potGetting in More Freerolling SpotsLosing Plays to Absolutely Avoid # 1Playing 2 sets on the boardsWinning plays to Maximise Payout - Building Image + Choosing Action #1Bankroll ManagementAggression - Wrestling players off the boardSolved Example - Middling HandsPlaying trips carefullyConcluding Chapter Read more