Decision time and time bank (tournaments & cash games)

How much time do I have to act?

You have a limited amount of time to make each decision, depending on the game type.

• Cash games: 10 seconds
• Regular tournaments: 18 seconds
• Turbo tournaments: 14 seconds
• Hyper Turbo tournaments: 12 seconds

 

What is the time bank?

The time bank gives you extra time to make a decision when needed.

It activates when your regular decision time runs out.

 

How does the time bank work in tournaments?

Time bank amounts vary depending on the tournament type:

• Up to 90 seconds in standard tournaments
• As low as 10 seconds in Hyper Turbo Sit & Go tournaments

You can check the exact time bank in the 'Structure' tab of the tournament lobby.

 

How does the time bank work in cash games?

In cash games, the time bank is split into two parts:

• 15 seconds pre-flop
• 15 seconds post-flop

Additional time:

• +5 seconds for every 10 hands dealt at the table

Pre-flop and post-flop time banks are tracked separately.

 

How does the 'TIME' button work?

The 'TIME' button activates your time bank.

• It appears when your decision time is about to expire

If you don’t act:

• With money in the pot: the time bank activates automatically
• Without money in the pot: your hand is folded and you sit out

 

Does the time bank protect against disconnections?

No. The time bank only provides extra thinking time.

It does not protect against disconnections.