set vs. trips - Page 2

bernie · #11 05-15-2005, 05:54 PM

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does the difference really matter?

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Yes.

In one instance you don't have to worry about your kicker.

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BottlesOf · #12 05-15-2005, 05:58 PM

Yes

bdk3clash · #13 05-15-2005, 06:14 PM

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Use the terms incorrectly and play "Find the table captain." One of my favorite B&M games.

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POTD

420 Cabeza · #14 05-15-2005, 06:27 PM

For instance you have KA, the board is 2kk. You're "trips" could have turned someone's "set" of 2's into a full boat and you'll probably be paying him off.

BigBaitsim (milo) · #15 05-15-2005, 09:49 PM

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does the difference really matter?

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The difference is huge. An important point from Ed's newest book is that the strength of a hand is not so much related to it's rank, but how many hands beat it. With a set you may have the nuts, and if you don't you have a monster. WIth trips, you can never hold the nuts, and are much more vulnerable.