Learning to play Omaha well takes time, just like all poker, although playing it passably is easier, thanks to all the books, software, and online resources available.

One thing that will help speed you along in your study of Omaha is a willingness to let go of most of the lessons you've learned as a hold'em player. Even if you don't muck your hand when someone shows you a singleton King, sooner or later your hold'em background will jump up and bite you, unless you stay vigilant to the dangers of applying Texas hold'em principles to Omaha, named after a city in a neighbouring US state, Nebraska.

While Texas and Nebraska might seem relatively close to someone living in the UK, they might as well be separated by half a world, because there truly is a giant gulf between the two games.

The sooner you realise that, the sooner you can start winning!