In this case, I still had a profit of $12,000 in my pocket, but yes, I chased the $4,000 of profit that I subsequently lost at craps and I won it back plus a small profit.
My point is that sometimes chasing losses can pay off. Again: hot tables don't stay hot forever and cold tables don't stay cold forever. You need the bankroll to be at the game to catch the money-making trends.