What is the difference between a set and trips?

A set uses a pocket pair plus one board card, so it is hidden. Trips use one hole card plus a pair on the board, so opponents can see it is possible.

Rank 7 of 10

Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank plus two unrelated cards.

Chance in Hold'em (7 cards): 4.83%
Odds against: 19.7 to 1
Chance in 5 cards: 2.1128%
Five-card combinations: 54,912

Made with a pocket pair it is called a set; made with a single hole card and a pair on the board it is called trips. Higher three of a kind wins; equal ones are decided by the kickers.

Beats: Two Pair and everything below.

Questions players ask

What is the difference between a set and trips?: A set uses a pocket pair plus one board card, so it is hidden. Trips use one hole card plus a pair on the board, so opponents can see it is possible.