Definition
A set is three of a kind where you hold a pocket pair and the board contains the third card of that rank.
Set
Three of a kind made with a pocket pair.
Key points
- Sets are disguised and usually very strong on unpaired boards.
- On monotone or highly connected boards, draws can have significant equity.
- Set mining depends on implied odds and stack depth.
Common misconceptions
Myth
A set is always unbeatable.
Reality
Straights/flushes can appear, and higher sets exist.
Myth
Set mining is always profitable.
Reality
It depends on stack depth and postflop payout.
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Related terms
trips · implied-odds · spr