THREE PAIR

In a seven card game, such as seven-card stud or Texas hold 'em , it is possible for a player to have 3 pairs, although a player can only play two of them as part of a standard 5-card poker hand. This situation may jokingly be referred to as a player having a hand of three pair. Note that in Omaha hold 'em , it is possible to "have" 4 pair in the same manner.