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Set over set (poker)

Poker term

A cooler between two sets.

The lower set can't fold, and there's no avoiding it. Example: on a board of 8♠ 5♦ 3♣, one player holds 88 and the other holds 33. The set of 8s wins.

Related terms

  • Cooler (poker)An unavoidable loss where two strong hands collide.
  • Set (poker)Three of a kind made with a pocket pair and one board card.
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