Three of a Kind
What Does Three of a Kind Mean in Poker?
A poker hand consisting of three cards of the same rank, with the other two cards being unrelated.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Three of a Kind:
Commonly mentioned in gameplay when discussing hands during showdowns or when evaluating the strength of a player’s hand.
In-Game Example:
You’re holding 77 and the board shows 7K2Q5. You have Three of a Kind with the sevens.
Strategy / Tips:
- Best Practice: Use Three of a Kind to extract maximum value from opponents with weaker pairs or drawing hands.
- Common Mistake: Failing to protect your hand against possible straight or flush draws.
- Pro Tips: In a multi-way pot, be cautious if the board becomes coordinated, as opponents might hit straights or flushes.
Differences playing over the table vs online:
In live games, players might give off physical tells when they hit a strong hand. Online, rely on bet sizing and timing tells.
Alternative names:
Set (when using a pocket pair), Trips (when using one card from the hand and two from the board).
FAQs:
- Q: Can Three of a Kind beat a Straight?
- A: No, a Straight is a stronger hand than Three of a Kind.
- Q: How does Three of a Kind compare to Two Pair?
- A: Three of a Kind is stronger than Two Pair.
