The interest in PLO 5 has been steadily growing in recent years. Adding just one extra hole card to the standard Pot Limit Omaha layout changes everything, including the winning strategy both before and after the flop.

With PLO 5 being a relatively new variation, training resources are somewhat scarce, at least compared to Hold’em and traditional PLO. Realizing this, PLO Mastermind is making a big push to become the number one resource for those looking to sharpen their skills.

The poker training site is bringing on two new coaches who specialize in PLO 5 and have a winning track record playing the game at high stakes. Additionally, PLO Mastermind is rolling out a massive update to its 5-Card PLO Trainer.

Welcoming Sharp PLO 5 Minds

The two coaches joining the ranks of PLO Mastermind and Tobias “Proteinbaby” Anttila and Demostene, two players who have a wealth of knowledge to share, having plied their trade in some of the toughest PLO 5 games out there.

Tobias was quick to notice the opportunity with PLO 5, a new variation that hasn’t been cracked yet. Realizing the massive potential, he dedicated himself to studying solvers and learning about the game to stay one step ahead of the competition.

His approach to studying, however, is that of turning complex information into actionable concepts. So, those looking to learn from Tobias will gain an understanding of how to correctly think about different spots rather than trying to memorize a bunch of charts.

Demostene was a professional League of Legends player before transitioning to poker, and his path took him directly to PLO 5 (skipping the four-card variation), which is rather unusual. It also gives him a rather unique perspective on what he describes as a “game of mistakes.” In this light, his approach is very exploitative, focusing on taking advantage of other players’ mistakes more than playing pure GTO.

Big Updates to 5-Card PLO Trainer

Alongside onboarding two new coaches, PLO Mastermind has also rolled out a major update to its 5-Card PLO Trainer, a very valuable poker tool that can help you study and further analyze your newly acquired knowledge before you take it to the felt.

The update includes:

  • New postflop solutions for turns and rivers for different spots
  • Additional preflop solutions (50 and 100 big blinds and heads-up games with antes)

This is a major improvement to what’s already one of the best PLO 5 tools currently available, and it shows the site’s dedication to catering to its players’ needs. Earlier this month, PLO Mastermind announced PLOktober, and it seems they meant business.

While 5-Card Pot Limit Omaha may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is an excellent choice for those players looking to step away from the beaten path and take on a new challenge. With online games getting tougher all the time, it is new popular formats such as PLO 5 that can provide the edge, and resources such as the ones offered by PLO Mastermind are instrumental to learning where that edge comes from.