Time Bank

A 'Time Bank' in poker refers to the extra time allocated to players during an online poker game to make their decisions.

What is a Time Bank in Poker?

In online poker, a 'Time Bank' is additional time given to players to decide on their action during a hand. This feature is particularly useful in situations where a player faces a crucial decision that requires more thought than the regular allocated time allows.

Understanding Time Bank

Each online poker site may have different rules for how their Time Bank works. Some sites give players a fixed amount of extra time for the entire session or tournament, while others add additional time bank seconds for each hand played. Once a player uses all of their Time Bank, they will have to make their decisions within the regular time limit or their hand will be folded by default.

Time Bank in Poker

The Time Bank feature is generally activated by clicking a "Time Bank" button when a player's regular time is nearly expired. It's important to note that once the Time Bank is activated, it usually can't be stopped, and any unused time may be lost.

Example of "Time Bank"

For instance, a player may decide to use their Time Bank when they face a difficult decision on the river with a big pot at stake.

• "With a tough decision to make, he decided to use his Time Bank."
• "She used her Time Bank and then made the winning call."
• "After his Time Bank ran out, his hand was automatically folded."

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