Time bank

RedGnom · Jan 29, 2018

Hi mates!
I wonder how much time do you spend usually while making a decision in the game when your turn? How often do you use your time bank either wholly or most of the time when expend time especially in the game as it is a part of your strategic?
Thanks for your replies.

Iryna Stryzheuskaya · Jan 29, 2018

I rarely use the time bank

vitalicharniak · Jan 29, 2018

I use when several tables are open and need to focus.

Robochick · Jan 29, 2018

I only use time bank when I am short stacked, on the bubble and there are several tables in play.

sanych · Jan 29, 2018

sometimes I can take a time bank on a bubble

Dailon Arroyo Blandon · Jan 29, 2018

Normally I use the time bank whenever it is necessary ... for example if I have a strong hand and two or three villains call before me ... I take a few seconds analyzing what could be my best bet ...! I also use it when I'm very short of chips and we're in the bubble ...!

vov4ik · Jan 29, 2018

Sometimes I use my time bank when I play 2, 3 or 4 tables, but I try to think more quickly about my decision!

WhereDidMyEVGo · Jan 29, 2018

never

nikiola007 · Jan 29, 2018

depends of a hand but i need time for some hands for real

cubons · Jan 29, 2018

Usually it takes about 10 seconds for me

I use time bank when "Hollywood" wants to act in me

Empress · Jan 29, 2018

LOL at the time bank. It seems like it's mostly for show & trying to make other players suspenseful or more rash-acting for having to wait. It honestly doesn't take *that* long to weigh your hand against the flopped cards.

Narcotic35 · Jan 29, 2018

I use time bank sometimes while playing multiple tables and trying to take player notes at the same time.

CforChampion · Jan 29, 2018

I don't use my time bank unless someone has raised me all-in, I'm on the bubble or I have a small stack.

Sometimes people tell me I take a long time to make a move in the chat.

RedGnom · Jan 29, 2018

Narcotic35 said:
I use time bank sometimes while playing multiple tables and trying to take player notes at the same time.

It is reasonable to suppose that players needs a time for taking notes and certainly while playing at multiple tables as well as for me for instance. When time bank is not enough for taking notes, I get into the history tab to complete my records.

Peppinotom · Jan 29, 2018

1. the faster the gamepaly, the more I use the timebank (SNAP)
2. on the bubble, when I see all other tables (the shortstacked) playing slow as well

charlesdenis · Jan 29, 2018

I rarely use the time bank, I make decisions very fast, and I think this disrupts my game. I think I need to work this out.

Denver225 · Jan 29, 2018

I usually use the time Bank, when a difficult situation I take a few seconds to remember what the opponent did before and to make the right decision.

SprMnd · Jan 29, 2018

I use time-bank option when I have to make a big decision that could effect on my whole tournament life or on the bubble with short stack to get in the money!

milka1605 · Jan 29, 2018

I very rarely use my time bank. And I do not like when players abuse this for no reason. When the response queue reaches me, I have already made a decision on the answer.

ScottieDuncan · Jan 29, 2018

Rarely use it. I hate when players used the time bank up and fold.

Ofarah · Jan 29, 2018

Time bank can be a helpful tool if you’re in a large pot with multiple players. If another player is uncertain about their hand and you use up a lot of the time bank and then shove. They probably won’t call with strong hands like top pair maybe two pair; only if they have the nuts

Herkstwin · Jan 29, 2018

Just as some of the other players have stated, I use the time bank strategically. In most instances, I can make a decision without using the time bank. I use the time bank when I am short stacked and on the bubble in multi-table tourneys.

Jockerist · Jan 29, 2018

Rarely use. It is preferred if the games at several tables.

MattRyder · Jan 29, 2018

I rarely use it, but I think that I should, especially when somebody is raising too much and/or jamming. I need to take more time to question whether my hand is really still good or not. Usually it's not.

OzExorcist · Jan 29, 2018

For all the people saying they use their time bank "strategically" to slow down the game on the bubble, are you playing somewhere that doesn't go to hand-for-hand play on the bubble or something? If they don't do it, you're playing on a bad site. If they do do hand for hand on the bubble, then your stalling doesn't accomplish anything (or you're trying to stall way too early, when you should be looking to double up instead).

As for OP's question, it's pretty straightforward for me - I only use it when I've got an actual decision to make that requires the extra time to think through. When I was playing online I never bothered trying to manipulate people by taking longer than I needed to because I assume most people are multi-tabling and not paying close attention to how long I'm taking anyway. And in the live games I play, you have to pay to get extra time - I don't think I've every taken up that option (thank you online games for teaching me to think fast).

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