depends on the game.. I generallly prefer tourney as well.. placed in the money in my first H.O.R.S.E tournament today! my absolute fave for some reason.. keeps u on ur toes.. but i mostly play really low level cash.. with all the carp.. u can imagine the frustration .. prolly better off to play like 2/4.. where the better players usually live... but ive never sat down for more than penny blinds online.. only live.. but its not too much different.. if u sit at the 1/2 table live .. it seems like a AIF freeroll... lol save a stack.. and its a much better game.. cash or tourney...