Poker glossary
Trips
Trips is three-of-a-kind made when one of your hole cards pairs with a paired board.
Full explanation
Trips is three-of-a-kind made when one of your hole cards pairs with a paired board.
Explanation. If you hold Q‑J and the flop comes Q‑Q‑5, your queen matches two on board, making trips. Unlike a set, one hole card pairs with a board pair. Trips are strong but often disguised; recognizing equity helps in value‑betting and avoiding scare carbon situations like higher sets.