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Time Extension

The great thing about online poker is how fast the game is. Live games may seem slow and drawn out, but in the online felt it's fast and furious.

But sometimes you have to think things through. Sometimes an opponent has a line that doesn't seem to make sense and you have to take some time to think things through.

The time bank is automatically applied to WPT Global. Occasionally, some players need more time to think before pressing the "Call" or "Fold" (or maybe even "Raise") button. In these cases, we offer additional time extensions,

How to use Time Extension:

Need more time to make an important decision? If the end of the year is approaching, a button will appear to extend the time.

 

Click the Time Extension, and for a small price you have more time to determine your next decision.

 

Poker players don't want to sit around forever waiting for slow players to act, but they also don't want to rush when a lot of money is being played or when a hand doesn't open. Buying a little extra time ensures that things only slow down when absolutely necessary and keeps the game moving the rest of the time.