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FAQ's

Three-of-a-Kind “Wired”

1. How do you play rolled up trips?
It usually doesn’t matter very much how you play these poker hands if you are the first one in.

2. If you have rolled up trips and several people have called, what should you do?
Raise.

3. What should you do if you are the first one in and hold three-of-a-kind?
Whether small or large, either calling or raising may be okay.

4. What should be the deciding factor?
The type of game, either loose or tight, aggressive or passive.

5. Should you ever raise with three-of-a-kind if you are up front?
Yes.

6. What is a reason to raise with this hand in early position?
Getting more money in the pot can “tie on” other players.

7. When should you be more inclined to raise with rolled up trips?
If your trips are small.

8. How should you usually play small trips?
Fast. Be sure to reraise if already raised, and frequently raise if there are many big cards behind you. Both of these raises will encourages a big pot.

9. What is one reason to reraise a probably big pair with a rolled up hand?
To make him think you have a bigger pair in the hole.

10. What happens if the player holding the big poker pair makes a hidden two pair?
You will often get three bets out of him on either fifth or sixth street.

11. What if he pairs his board (not his door card)?
You usually will get two bets that round.

12. What should you consider when deciding to raise or reraise with three-of-a-kind?
Whether the raise may give your hand away.

13. Example?
A queen raised and then an ace reraised. If you come over the top, you essentially are announcing you hand.

14. If you did not raise coming in with rolled up trips, when should you raise with them?
You usually should wait to fifth or even sixth street to start playing fast.