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Odds of a three of a kind
- Texas Hold’em (7 cards)
- 4.83%
- 1 in 20.7
- 5-card poker
- 2.11%
- 1 in 47.3
- Possible 5-card hands
- 54,912
- of 2,598,960
Exact counts from every combination, calculated with the MyClubGG poker engine. Hold’em figures assume you see the river.
How a three of a kind works
A set (pocket pair plus one on the board) is well hidden and very strong. Trips (one card in hand plus a pair on the board) are easier for opponents to spot, and kickers matter.
A pocket pair flops a set or better about 11.8% of the time, roughly 1 in 8.5 flops.
Ties: Higher three of a kind wins; if equal, compare the two kickers.
Also called: trips, set.
What it beats and what beats it
Beats
Two pair, One pair, High card
Loses to
Royal flush, Straight flush, Four of a kind, Full house, Flush, Straight
Tips for playing it
- With trips, your kicker decides many pots; be careful with a weak kicker when there is a lot of action.
- Sets on wet boards usually want to bet so draws pay to chase.
Three of a kind FAQ
What are the odds of three of a kind?
About 4.8% of seven-card hands finish as three of a kind (1 in 20.7).
What is the difference between a set and trips?
A set uses a pocket pair and one board card. Trips use one hole card and a pair on the board.
Does three of a kind beat two pair?
Yes. Three of a kind beats two pair and one pair.