Poker term
Set
Three of a kind made with a pocket pair and one matching board card. It is stronger and better disguised than 'trips', which use one hole card and two board cards.
Frequently asked questions
What is a set in poker?
Three of a kind made from a pocket pair plus one card of the same rank on the board — pocket sevens with a seven on the flop.
How often does a pocket pair flop a set?
About one time in eight and a half — roughly 12%. That figure is the basis of set mining, where players call a raise with a small pair specifically hoping to flop one.
Why is a set better than trips?
Because it is hidden. With trips, the board shows a pair and everyone can see the possibility; with a set, nothing on the board suggests it, so opponents keep betting into a hand they cannot put you on.