The reality is, how you found it is only important to your ego and trying to convey to everyone how smart you are. You don't want to be known as the guy who found something by dumb luck.

I don't think the important thing is how someone found something I think the most important thing is what they did with that information once they found it. Obviously Nestor and Kane are perfect examples of what not to do once you find something like this.

We can debate all day what the best method is, after the fact. The main problem someone has, even if they know what they're doing, they still have no clue what the game manufacturers know or who else might know about it. So you're not sure if you need to get the money while the getting is good or just assume it will be around for a long time. In this particular case, even at the time I would feel confident the game manufacturers and casinos had no clue, and if done right one would be able to make lots of money without ever showing their hand. However, no one can ever predict or avoid some Unfortunate events from happening. I'm sure the guys who played the keno glitch never assumed they would get pulled over and have their money seized causing a in further investigation. Personally, I tend to assume I'll get pulled over and they're going to try to take my money. I'm not sure how much it helps but I always travel with what's a w-2g s just in case hoping the law enforcement isn't totally corrupt and accept that as a logical good reason why I have cash.

When in doubt, I think you should always go with the method where you believe no one else knows about it and the casinos won't find out unless you do something stupid.