medium · Poker Theory Preflop
How does high rake (> 10bb/100) affect the construction of an RFI range from the Small Blind (SB)?
- It has no effect on RFI ranges, only on multi-street post-flop calling decisions.
- It devalues hands that win many small pots, such as small pairs and weak suited connectors, pushing the range toward 'raise-or-fold'.
- Rake is only taken at showdown, so RFI ranges should actually widen to take the pot down early. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
- It incentivizes wider limping to keep pots small and avoid reaching the rake cap.
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