Dannyj be honest: when you play at a casino that offers a loss rebate, is it your plan to lose your original money so you can claim the rebate?

I'll answer: of course not. Your plan is to win with your money.

If you have to claim the rebate it's because you are a loser. If the rebate isn't paid as 100% cash then the casino has an edge that will make it hard to win back what you initially loss.

If you want to win, then win. If you do lose your original money the rebate does give you a second chance.

It's good to have a second chance but second chances should not be part of your plan.