So, today I won a large (to me) slot machine jackpot

[happywife]

And my mother in law thinks I should split the jackpot 3 ways with my husband and cousin because we're here together. It was my cash gamble. What's your first reaction to this?

[pandora89]

Lol what? No.

If you were down a lot, would she expect them to split the difference of that too?

[starlily]

No. I'd pay for a dinner for everyone, but I wouldn't split the loot.

[smock]

... so how large are we talking here?

[gummybear]

No. Everyone does not get a trophy here simply for being there with you. Buy them a drink or a hoagie and the rest is all yours.

[sarahbear]

No way!

[winecat]

Sept 24, 2018 23:21:08 GMT -5 smock said:

... so how large are we talking here?

Yes, how large?  Inquiring internet minds want to know.


But to answer your question, no I wouldn't split it or expect anyone else if they won.  WTF is that nonsense?

[goldengirlz]

Wrong. Dead wrong.

(She’s wrong, not you.)

And congrats!!

[goldengirlz]

Also, why is it ANY of her business? Especially how you split the money with your husband.

[happywife]

Over $12k. I'm still shocked LOL

[flamingeaux]

honestly it would depend on how you guys handle your finances to me. If you combine your paychecks into one account, then both of you would have contributed to the funding of the trip and the win, so I would probably split it with your husband,(70/30, after all you did all the work here!) Unless you both had a separate fund for things you want to do, and the money came from there. If your cousin gave you money to play tonight, I would probably split with the cousin in that instance, but failing that, I would buy them a fancy dinner with your winnings, and call it good.

[elleblue]

If the money gambled was from joint funds, she might have a point. But that's not the case so no. The money you won is absolutely 100% justifiably yours.

[winecat]

That's awesome! Congrats!

Even IF the cousin had given you the quarter, it's a slot machine. It's dumb luck. What if you'd found the quarter you used on the street? Enjoy your winnings and ignore the crazy lady.

[lolanjoe]

FUCK NO. That money is YOURS!

[MrsAxilla]

Fuck no! Have they never gambled before??

[MrsAxilla]

Sept 25, 2018 0:20:00 GMT -5 happywife said:

Over $12k. I'm still shocked LOL

congrats!!!  Buy a round (or two) of drinks and brunch and you’re good.  

[happywife]

I hate how I let her get to me sometimes 😡

[fernweh]

Absolutely not. Like others said if yo lost that much she would expect them to split the lose. Buy dinner or drinks and then do what you want with the rest. If it were me I would probably end up spending it on something that was mutually beneficial for h and I so I guess that would be kind of like splitting it with him but cousin is shit out of luck.

[wise_rita]

Will you be taxed on the winnings?

If so, double fuck no on splitting it.

Did they ask/request this? Are they hard up for cash? Basically, where is this coming from?

[idahome]

No way! I would treat them to dinner, but that money is yours.

Congratulations!

[Pom]

Unless it was pooled money, fuck no.

Your jackpot. Congratulations!

[underwaterrhymes]

Treat dinner but no sharing!

My mom has won the jackpot twice (both times in the neighborhood of $40,000). She kept it all!

[blondemoment123]

Dude, no. Maybe buy them a drink and dinner if you want.

Congrats!

[johnlennonfan]

Your mother in law is a being too greedy! Congratulations on your winnings!

[carmenere]

Sept 25, 2018 0:45:01 GMT -5 happywife said:

I hate how I let her get to me sometimes 😡

MILs are like that

[cherryvalance]

Congrats!!

And fuck no. I would do a nice dinner and might spend some of the money on something for H and I, but I would not be splitting it. Cousin would be SOL.

[mcmel]

Absolutely not. You know damn well the cousin wouldn’t give you any money. Hell, MIL probably wouldn’t either. Don’t let them manipulate you.

[ssmjlm]

No, that's stupid she would even suggest.

Now I may use the winnings toward something joint for DH and I, but sorry cuz, I'll buy you dinner and drinks.

[walterismydog]

She’s nuts.

A round of drunks or nice dinner, sure. Splitting? GTFO.

[lovelyshoes]

Congratulations!!!!
This is none of her business! Unless it was money you all put in together it’s All yours! Enjoy!