Definition
A merged range is a betting range that contains a broad set of value hands, including medium-strength hands, with fewer pure bluffs.
Merged range
A range that includes many medium-strength value hands.
Key points
- Merged ranges often use smaller sizes to target wider calls.
- They appear when you have a range advantage on dry boards.
- They reduce variance but can be vulnerable to raises on some textures.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Merged betting is always weak.
Reality
It can be the most profitable line with the right size.
Myth
Merged ranges don’t need bluffs.
Reality
They still need some bluffs, just fewer.