Do you get bored of players performing the old Hollywood act when you’re playing live?
I know I do and over the last year or so there’s been a growing number of high profile players who feel the same way. Some have suggested that the rules be amended for live tournaments to prevent some of the more ridiculous time wasting behaviour that goes on. So is it time to introduce the “shot clock” for live poker tournaments?
We already have the ability to “put a clock” on slow players but it’s actually quite rare to see a player ask for a clock to be put on an opponent. Perhaps people feel it’s against the spirit of the game.
A shot clock would work the same as in other sports, like basketball, where the attacking team is given 24 seconds to take a shot or forfeit possession. Each player would have a set amount of time to make their play and it would apply to every player and to every single decision. (This is exactly how online poker already operates of course.)
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I’d love to see a clock in for live events, when i used to play live regularly I’d find players ho slow played hands everyone knew they were eventually folding infuriating. But if a shot clock is established I’d like a time bank to draw on for bigger decisions and for it to expand as the tournament progresses. @fiercelyacute
A definite yes for me and if they then decide to run down the clock until the last second, I propose a once-a-tourney rule where a player at the table can demand to see the cards. If the deliberator had absolute trash and there was no way in hell that he was going to call, he gets thrown into a cage of hungry jackals for as long as the “shot clock” was set for. I voted for a clock of two minutes so he has two minutes to fend off said wild animals with a copy of “WPT Mag”. Maybe that will learn ‘em. Yes, it’s a major tilt for me in live events. @BenBulben40
hell yes a shot clock would be good but dont let barry hearn have anything to do with it like he has with snooker and darts
theblackrose84 on twitter
No!
You always have the option of asking for the clock.
But an automatic clock takes away those magical moments that make poker compelling viewing.
You know, a guy who has been in control of the hand pre, flop, turn, suddenly facing a check raise all in on the river. He goes inside himself, lost. Starts talking to himself, starts looking at the board like it’s an abstract painting.
Oh yeah, twitter username – @JMS39112190
Its a good idea. at the iwf someone at my table took half an hour to make up their mind!!!
@pauldoc9
i find in other sports,il take snooker for example. the shoot out series. that may be fun to watch ,but it makes great players rush an usually go on to lose. so not all sports i find a clock works. while in poker live events,even with a clock it is open to being abused. even if just 2mins ,thats 2 mins you could say wasted.
it could also be used as minded games to rattle the other player. if its anoying them,it can be to your adv. either way clock our no clock it can still be abused. @djdoc2001
Yes. With 20 seconds bank. And big dogs on timer. And tanks with sharks. Players hanging above.
yes…i think a 2 minute clock would suffice.it’s quite a while ans there is no doubt in my mind that players have their minds made up within 2 minutes wheather they are going to call/fold/raise