I have found that if you do a little planning before you start playing in an online poker tournament, you will tend to make better finishes. First, decide in advance in you are willing to spend extra money with a re-buy tournament. Also study the other players at your table to figure out who is playing tight and who is playing loose. Pay attention to the game at all times, even when you are not involved in the hand. Never give up! All players experience cold stretches during online poker tournaments. Visit our Poker Strategy Lessons and Poker Tips pages for more poker strategy.