set vs. trips

poker rook · #1 05-15-2005, 12:02 PM

is there a difference? i was arguing with my brother in law about this. what are the definitions of trips and a set? what's the difference? is it a signifigant difference?

thanks for the help and sorry for being so ignorant.

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slickpoppa · #2 05-15-2005, 12:08 PM

Generally, in holdem a set is used to describe when you have 3 of a kind using both of your hole cards (a pocket pair), whereas trips are when you only use one of your hole cards and there is a pair on the board.

poker rook · #3 05-15-2005, 12:22 PM

part two of my question is: "why is this distinction important?"

slickpoppa · #4 05-15-2005, 12:26 PM

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part two of my question is: "why is this distinction important?"

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Because there are strategical differences in how you play them. A set is very well hidden because there is no pair on the board. Trips on the other hand are more obvious to your opponents.

blaze666 · #5 05-15-2005, 02:46 PM

also, if there is a pair on the board for trips, there is a possibilty of a full house, but with a set and no paired boar, no-one can have a full house.

smoore · #6 05-15-2005, 12:51 PM

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

bdk3clash · #7 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

BigBaitsim (milo) · #8 05-15-2005, 12:54 PM

A set is much stronger than trips for reasons I'm much too lazy to outline at present.

trying2learn · #9 05-15-2005, 01:07 PM

the problem recently is that there are many people (including pros and commentators) who are indifferent to the differences. so much so that it's led to heated debates...but everything said in this thread thus far is true.

poker rook · #10 05-15-2005, 05:09 PM

does the difference really matter?