This can be tough psychologically for a lot of newer poker players as well. While the payouts are huge when you finally do win one, most people will go weeks or months in between big wins. This is completely impossible in tournaments. Now, I am not saying this is the best strategy or the most optimal strategy since you will always make more money in poker by moving up, but let's face it, winning is fun. You simply can't fight math in poker and expect to win over the long run! But if you are playing big time volume like I do there is only so many times they can get lucky against you.