Merged Range
A betting range that includes strong hands, medium-strength hands, and some draws, without the clear separation between value bets and bluffs found in polarized ranges. Merged ranges are used when you want to bet for value with a wider range of hands and are effective against opponents who call too frequently.
Example
Instead of betting huge on the river, you bet 1/3 pot with a merged range of top pair, two pair, and sets. This smaller size gets called by a wider range of worse hands.
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