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What Is Three of a Kind in Poker?

A hand containing three cards of one rank.

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What it means

A set and trips are two ways Hold'em players describe making this rank.

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A practical example

Three nines beat three eights.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Two PairA hand with two distinct pairs plus a fifth card.Explore ↗StraightFive cards in consecutive ranks, regardless of suit.Explore ↗One PairA five-card hand containing two cards of the same rank.Explore ↗FlushFive cards of the same suit that are not consecutive as a straight flush.Explore ↗High CardA five-card hand with no pair, straight, flush, or stronger rank.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex