Slow Playing: How do you deal with it politely?

[valanddon]

We all have come across a player who takes forever to makea desision on what to do with his or her hand.
I know that some people do it on perpest so that they get closer
to the bubble to get a pay out, others do it to piss players off.
What is the gentleman's way of dealing with this issue?

 

[Nick301274]

show images of fish or donkeys

 

[MikeCarasone]

I’ve seen this tanking situation get worse and worse over the last couple of years. I’m glad they are implementing shot clocks now. I understand some hands require time to think, but some players tank every hand when folding 72 is quite obviously the plan when facing an all in raise. Deliberately slowing the game to be annoying shouldn’t be a players strategy. The game should be fun to play not boring.

 

[Amdrius]

A player who takes time before the bubble, firstly, has the right to this, which is prescribed in the rules of the tournament, namely in the paragraph, which indicates the time that is given to the player on the move. And secondly, having the right, he maximizes his profits from the tournaments at a distance. Fight with it? ) Did you ever think that he plays more correctly than you do?

 

[ingybingy]

You should also keep in mind that they may be multitabling. Which may make it seem that they are tanking a lot when not necessary, but in reality, they are playing 10 tables.
Also when it comes to tanking near the bubble that is typical practice.

 

[nmate]

it's only annoying if you're only playing 1 tbl.

 

[Mateo]

I don't think it's a big issue in online play. Each player is allowed the same amount of time per hand, and they are entitled to use it

 

[clasrasmusso]

do not worry about it, play as you usually do.​

 

[NBB]

When playing online in these situations, there is really very little you can do, the game allows x amount of time to each player, so complaining to the moderators is useless.
You have two choices, 1] ignore these players and stick to your game or 2] mirror the players actions until they either get the hint or are moved to another table due to table re-balancing.

 

[TaigaMaster]

What can you do with me if I maximally squeeze the time before the prizes. But I often use slow game to make myself angry, to make the opponent nervous (doubt)

 

[sryulaw]

if you're only playing a tournament that might upset you .. I do not mind this since I do the same just not to have betting patterns and timing responses. Poker is a game of patience too. then the way and wait for the opponent to play.

 

[Roger1960]

It is frustrating at times. To me really not so much, take your time and let the blinds get a little bigger. Then speed it up, lol..
If someone is going all in every hand as fast as they can, I will slow the game way down. Why let them scoop up all of the chips if you don't want to play bingo with him. I don't mean someone doing it a few times. I mean every hand for several rounds.

 

[Fastone2]

Be patient....

 

[NHequalsFU]

If you have the time to notice these things you are doing it wrong.

 

[belka2203]

The rules do not prohibit this, people probably play a lot of tables and need time to make a decision.:dontknow:

 

[FreeDom1998]

Patience is the key to success
For this, additional time is given so that it can be used.

 

[Andrei Korolev]

There are two sides to delay time, realized in front of the dough and without brains just like that...

 

[vavilen_]

this is absolutely normal situation when you have a small stack clinging to the money! win the tournament in 0 and then in itm to search for happiness in the Ollins, be patient and consider this part of the game!

 

[vov4ik]

When a player thinks for a long time he can be afraid to play on his hand, at the same time he wants to get into the prize zone when there is a small number of people to the prize, but for this, the tournaments are given extra time and some players are annoyed, but the main patience in the game and you can get the prize zone and get paid!

 

[drshosho]

i think it's good way to get the right decision,and u need more time for analyzing

 

[Dailon Arroyo Blandon]

you should not allow that kind of thing to distract you ... or make you lose patience ..! ignore that behavior of the villain and keep playing your game ..!

 

[redmast]

I always answer quickly and do not like when time is spent without meaning. Another thing is if you try to tactically draw the chips from an opponent or deceive. But if it is in the habit of the player to constantly pull the time then it is already getting on your nerves.

 

[paulinhlt]

usually the person who makes a slow play, or she has top hand or is bluff

 

[elizeuof]

Before the bubble if any player use all the time to decide what to make, and some times him play more fast, you can use this to make some reads about the hand, you can make more press and win a lot of chips...


After the bubble is time for these people start with all in almost their hands, trying to double their chips, the action will be more fast, take care with your decision in theses situations.

 

[bugiardops]

Good question! I do it to piss players off. That's really annoying. I think we need to take the focus away from others players.