Wasting TimeBank. Is that really clever?

[tagece]

When you are ITM but near to the be the bubble guy, and are dealt with trash cards, its the right move. Let´s the other lose their blinds faster than you.

 

[pavel1111111]

Test ,of course IT îs ....especially If the letter up îs considerabile...i did it many Times and IT îs worthy to do IT..

 

[Fallenglory]

I once was in the bubble of the tournament with me being the shortest stack. Actually using up my timebank is +EV was this spot because it maximises my chance of getting ITM. The chance of me needing it later is almost none existant.

In this case I had to go all in regardless with because my hand was to good to pass up.

 

[successlaw]

I use it all when its bubble and also for payjumps

 

[janwar]

I think it depends on the situation. If someone is using their timebank in a tough spot, that’s fair poker is a thinking game after all. But when players do it every single hand just to stall, it feels more like shooting than strategy. some people justify it as clever, near the bubble when stalling can help ladder up, but in the long run it just annoys the table and slows down the game for everyone. Personally, I rather use my timebank when a decision actually matters.

 

[dienesantosc]

It depends on the moment, in a bubble situation, I think it's valid.

 

[machinm19]

Sometimes it can be a good idea especially if you are on the bubble but on the flip side you want to see as many hands as possible. Depends if you are trying to win or trying to reach the money.

 

[Mig32]

I think it really depends on the situation. Usually, wasting the timebank just to stall and wait for others to bust isn’t the best approach, because in the long run it slows down your own momentum and can even make you a target at the table. That said, there are moments when it makes sense — for example, on a satellite bubble or very close to a big pay jump, where every elimination directly increases your equity. In those spots, stalling a little can be a smart strategic move. But in most regular tournaments, it’s better to stay focused on playing good poker and building chips instead of relying on timebanking as a survival tactic.

 

[Mantinhoo]

When you’re in the money but close to being the bubble player, and you’re dealt trash cards, folding is usually the right move. Let the others bleed their blinds faster than you

 

[sibkaz]

According to the mood)

 

[GrannySmit77]

Sometimes around the bubble people play slower. The small stacks want to squeak in the money, the big stacks want to let the small stacks bust. And everyone wants to avoid running KK into AA or AK into AA. And that happens more often that you think. So basically everyone wants to avoid a bad beat and avoid variance, which is understandable. It happens in live tournaments also. Expect that to happen and you won't be disappointed. Also listen to some good music so that you don't get tilted.

 

[chicbulls2]

if you are close to the money and dont have a ton of chips, then it is ok, otherwise just a waste of everybodys time

 

[rhoudini]

If you're burning your time bank while still far from the money, you're basically torching your edge (assuming you have an edge). In turbo or hyper formats especially, the number of hands you see directly impacts your chances to catch a playable spot before you're blinded out. Slowing the game down with 200 left in a 50-ticket freeroll is just poor EV. If you play more hands, you have more chances to double. You’re not buying time, you’re buying your own elimination

 

[ramdon p358]

It depends on the timing. If it's a tournament with a buy-in of $1K or higher and you qualified through a satellite, I'd understand taking the time to cash out. I would.

 

[puzzlefish]

It's clever if it works for you. I have used it to drag myself through the bubble to make the money, but I have also failed and found myself not making the money by trying the same tricks because of mistiming.