medium · Poker Theory Preflop

Game: Six-max NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BB | Pot Size: 4 bb | BTN opens to 2.5 bb. Why does EqR typically improve for Hero as BTN's opening range becomes wider?

1. Hero can use MDF more effectively because BTN will be bluffing more often. (under this line) (under this line)
2. Hero is less likely to be dominated by top-pair/kicker combos, reducing the reverse-implied-odds leak.
3. A wider range blocks fewer of Hero's suited connector combinations.
4. Raw equity and EqR are independent; BTN's range only affects raw equity.

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