Guides, News Understanding preflop ranges: a practical guide Owen Gaines September 2, 2026 Owen Gaines Owen Gaines is a professional poker player and author who has played an estimated ten million hands and written four poker strategy books. This Poker Strategy report examines preflop ranges with practical context, clear definitions, and useful evidence for readers. Filed under: Guides, News Tags: How-to, Interview ←What current research says about postflop decisions Common assumptions about table selection worth reconsidering→