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'Trips' in poker refers to having three of a kind, specifically when two of those three cards are not in your hand, but on the board.

What are Trips in Poker?

In poker, 'Trips' or a 'Set' refers to having three of a kind. However, 'Trips' specifically refers to a situation where two of the three matching cards are on the board (community cards), and one is in your hand.

Understanding Trips

Trips is a strong hand in poker but is ranked below a straight and above two pair. It's worth noting that trips and a set are different. A set refers to three of a kind where two of the three matching cards are in your hand, and one is on the board.

Playing Trips

When you have trips, you have a strong hand that could potentially win the pot at showdown. However, it's important to consider other players' actions and potential better hands they may have.

Example of "Trips"

For instance, if a player holds an Ace and a King, and the board shows Ace-Ace-Queen-7-2, the player has trips.

• [] "He made trips on the flop but decided to slow play to not scare off his opponents."
  [] "She lost the pot despite having trips, as her opponent had a flush."

• "Even though he had trips, he decided to fold due to the potential straight on the board."

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The 'Turn' in poker refers to the fourth community card dealt face up on the table.

What is the Turn in Poker?

In poker, the 'Turn' is the fourth community card dealt face up on the table in games like Texas Hold'em and Omaha. It is also known as 'Fourth Street'. The turn comes after the first three community cards, known as the 'Flop', and is followed by a round of betting.

Understanding the Turn

The turn can be a significant stage in a poker hand as it can change the dynamics of the game. It can complete potential draws from the flop or introduce new draw possibilities.

Playing the Turn

Decisions made on the turn are crucial. Depending on the turn card and the actions of other players, it may either improve your hand, give you a draw, or do nothing for you.

Example of "Turn"

For instance, in a Texas Hold'em game, if the flop shows 10-Jack-Queen and the turn is a King, anyone holding an Ace or a 9 now has a straight.

• "He was hoping for a heart on the turn to complete his flush draw."
• "The turn card was a Queen, giving her a pair and the lead in the hand."
• "Despite the turn card not helping his hand, he decided to bluff and make a large bet."

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