How do you know when someone has flopped a set?

Originally Posted by devildog195

Maybe i was just unlucky there but do you think that was the right play or should i have raised 3 times his bet before the flop?

It's best to the start from the beginning. Try answering this question:

1. When he first raises, what range of hands do you think he could have?

This free tool should help: http://pokerstove.soft32.com/free-download . Let me know if you need any assistance!

Poker is a game of incomplete information, and as such, you will sometimes lose hands.