I have always used the opposite method since I enjoy playing and getting a drink from the cocktail waitress etc. I spread my chips around the outside playing 3 boxes of 6 and 2 boxes of three. If a box of 6 wins I win one chip(net). If a box of 3 wins I net 7 chips. I can play for a long time before they are all gone or I win some and cash out. I normally break even so I have $1 into each chip I take home instead of the $2 that it costs Greg.