Three of a Kind in Five-Card Draw. Part 2

Remember now that pots are won more often with decent hands than great ones. Three of a kind is a hard hand to play against the flushes, straights and full houses of the world. Where three of a kind is strong is in the low game, where pairs and kickers are the most common winners. Three of a kind, then, allows you to bet with relative confidence in your ability to take control of the pot. In a hand with slow to moderate action, three of a kind can dominate the pot and take control easily, though this may be at the cost of a large pot.

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