Three of a Kind [Meaning] - MasterTerms.com

Three of a Kind

A Three of a Kind in poker refers to having three cards of the same rank in your hand.

In this hand, you hold three cards that are of the same value, along with two unrelated cards. It is stronger than two pairs but weaker than a straight or flush. The ranking of the Three of a Kind depends on the value of the three matching cards, with higher-ranked cards (such as three aces) beating lower-ranked ones.

Three of a Kind Example

For example, if you are dealt three kings (K♦, K♣, K♥) and two random cards like 7♠ and 2♠, you have a Three of a Kind.