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Poker variant that, despite its name, did not originate in Nebraska (5)

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I believe the answer is:

omaha

(Other definitions for omaha that I've seen before include "Where American may work" , "This was old Indian territory" , "O, a ham found in US city on Missouri river" , "- - Beach (WWII)" , "place in Nebraska" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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