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Does three of a kind beat one pair?

Yes. Three of a kind beats one pair.

Three of a Kind Winner

Makes a three of a kind.

One Pair Loses

Makes a pair.

Three cards of the same rank beat any single pair, even a high one like queens. Hitting a set against an overpair is one of the most profitable spots in poker because the pair rarely sees it coming.

Quick tip: Three of a kind beats one pair, regardless of the pair’s rank.

Now put the rankings to work.

Practice real hands against opponents who punish the wrong calls.

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