Not too long ago I would have voted for chips since they were almost like cash. Now however, they are worth zip and only get you irritation and frustration when used. So have to go with Gifts for now. One more thing though. With Gifts you have the worry of getting the gift to the winner. How about a cash gift somehow deposited into your favorite deposit method and voila! A real money Gift. (with no playthru!) Wouldn't that be ??