Slow castings are the easiest way to get T$ and Karma. Scroll down to FAQ and you'll see how much T$ and karma you make per game, but if you finish in the top 13 you're guaranteed T$ and if you finish in the top 11 you're guaranteed karma.
Fastings are fun to play for all the drama and backstabbing, but slow castings are the way to go if you wanna upgrade and buy things.