Even the most talented young players quickly learn one inevitable truth about tournament poker – it can be an incredibly expensive way to make a dollar! Fortunately, for those whose bank accounts are yet to catch up to their potential, there is another option … staking. As alluring as those multi-million dollar prize pools at major tournament series such as the WSOP, APPT and Aussie Millions can be, the old saying “it takes money to make money” rings truer in poker than just about any other pastime.