hi chris,,im fairly knew to online poker but have had the same prob as you regarding cashing in chips/winnings..i chose a cheque,my cheque for 1,050 u.s dollars arrived about a week later,i took it to my bank and they told me as it was a "FOREIGN" cheque it would take a little longer than normal (up to 6 weeks) to be passed for withdrawal and depending on the amount on the cheque they take a "HANDLING" fee and it can be fairly high as it has to go through "international banking" system ......
just thought i would warn you and any other player considering playing on similiar poker sites.....i now stick to my wm.hill...........coral or ladbrokes sites ................

                                        good luck whatever way you go ....owlsseven (BRYAN)