when it comes to gambling do what ever you know is best for you, because assuming I usually follow my instinct and cash out when I see a good cash out option I won't be losing and losing always, at least I could have be winning some of my tickets if am making good use of my cash out option. But do you know the funny part after all this experience am not still making good use of my cash out option which I don't know why, although I do gamble with the money I can afford to lose.
Instincts may be a strong factor, but it's not always enough in gambling. While it's advisable to follow our mind is due to the regrets that walks down the lane with us when we don't and it ends up being the right step. So, Op's story is enough to make him feel very happy, had it been he chose the choice of his peers, then, he wouldn't have got a nice story to share.