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What is Rolled Up in Poker? Definition & Examples

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Rolled Up — Three of a kind dealt on the first three cards in stud.

In more detail

A stud term, not a Hold'em one — being rolled up means your first three cards are trips, roughly one hand in 424. The Hold'em equivalent is flopping a set, which is a different thing: there the pair is in your hand and the third card arrives on the board.

Common questions

What does Rolled Up mean in poker?

A stud term, not a Hold'em one — being rolled up means your first three cards are trips, roughly one hand in 424. The Hold'em equivalent is flopping a set, which is a different thing: there the pair is in your hand and the third card arrives on the board.

Related terms

Bottom Pair
A pair using one of your hole cards and the lowest board card.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit. Beats a straight.
Full House
Three of a kind plus a pair. Beats a flush.
Kicker
The side card that breaks ties between same-rank hands.

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