A set in poker is when you make three of a kind using a pocket pair and one matching card on the board. It’s a very strong hand that can be well-hidden, which makes it dangerous for opponents who don’t see it coming.
Example: You’re holding 8♠ 8♦, and the flop comes A♣ 8♥ 2♠. That’s a set of eights—your two hole cards plus one from the flop.
A set is different from trips, even though both mean three of a kind:
Sets are sneakier than trips because other players often don’t expect them, especially when you didn’t raise much preflop.
Hitting a set is one of those feel-good poker moments. It’s powerful, often disguised, and can win you a big pot if played right.
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