Professional poker players strategically choose tournament stops based on a blend of potential profitability, competition, personal preferences, and logistical considerations.
The first place to start, according to CLC’s Alex Foxen, is to make sure that the expected ROI is bigger than the total cost of the trip. Foxen also prefers stops that offer many tournaments at the same location or have tournaments that are close that he can hit in close proximity.
You should also decide if your main goal is to make as much money as possible or if you are mainly chasing the thrill of winning a tournament.
For most professional poker players, they are usually trying to win as much money as possible and maximize their ROI.
Here’s a detailed look into the factors that guide their decisions: