Updated on 21 Feb 26 by

New lesson: the value to bluff ratio

Learn how to determine the ratio of bluffs to value bets in your opponent's range and make better decisions with bluff catchers.

New Lesson
Value to Bluff Ratio    

The value to bluff ratio combines the concepts of hand combinations and the funnel principle. It tells you the ratio of value hands to bluff hands in your opponent's range and helps you to decide whether you should call or fold.

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A TAG check-raises your continuation bet. Whats the ratio of bluffs to value hands in his range? Post your answer in our forum thread!

Here's an overview of all our latest strategy lessons about hand reading:

Lesson Title
The Five Player Types    
The Average Range    
The Average Range: Nit  
The Average Range: TAG  
The Average Range: LAG  
The Average Range: Maniac  
The Average Range: Calling Station  
The funnel principle    
Things to consider at showdown    
Four tips for successful hand reading    

 

And here's an overview of all our new strategy lessons: