My mother-in-law has a gambling problem so I got her lottery tickets. How do I get my half now that she won?

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They were a gift, but I really only meant to give her the $2 that I spent. Isn’t she legally entitled to only the $2?
She won $26.50… i want my $13.25

Brenda

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19 Responses to “My mother-in-law has a gambling problem so I got her lottery tickets. How do I get my half now that she won?”

  1. nitrak2 says:

    No. It is all hers

  2. Hello Kitty 69 says:

    How much did she win? Did she even offer to give you a part of the $$? If not, she is a rude biotch and u should bring it to court.

  3. worldstiti says:

    They were a gift - that means its all hers

  4. el@n@ says:

    don’t be so greedy.
    let it go.
    i’m sure you have a job or something o_O

  5. rachel k says:

    Sorry to say that would be indian giving (i know childish) but if she is nice she will give you some of the profits, and you learn from your mistakes. Maybe she will take you on a trip or buyyou something nice

  6. NimbleNimrod says:

    Sorry Hun, its all hers. If it was a gift you are not entitled to anything. The fact that you bought the ticket for ‘her’ means you are not entitled to anything. Unless ofcourse that was the agreement prior to you buying her the ticket.

    Plus, if she has a gambling problem that money is already gone.

  7. batsey99 says:

    She is legally entitled to the whole Kitty and you are left with squat. Next time buy them for your wife.

  8. orf1943 says:

    You gave lottery tickets to a gambling addict? Do you give lung cancer victims a carton of smokes?

    If you are telling the truth, I think the only thing you are entitled to is the lesson you should have learned from your cruel gift.

  9. bmoolb says:

    You silly goon…If you gave her the tickets they are hers…weather she wins or loses…that’s just the way the rules of the game are. Next time keep the tickets for yourself and give her money to buy her own tickets okay? Unless you talk about this before-hand it’s hers to do with what she wants…maybe she will buy you some tickets in return?????

  10. the_real_redneck_hooker says:

    You really have to be kidding. Let the woman keep the money. If you gave her the tickets with no strings attached, and did not say that if they won you wanted half, then you are not entitled to it. Sorry for you!

  11. wowwhosthatchick says:

    a gift is a gift and should be given with no strings attached.Legally she owes you nothing. If she does like to gamble like you say then she should know that when you win big you tip the dealer ,your good luck charm or the person who took you or bought the tickets etc. but that is not mandatory. You gave her the tickets she won the winnings are all hers. by the way big winners usually tip 100 per 1,000 won or 10%

  12. Patricia L says:

    If she was nice, she would offer to split it with you and if you weren’t a greedy person you would turn it down.

    You bought her a gift - it is a done deal.

    You really meant to give her $2 instead of a lottery ticket? Nobody believes that. You would buy lottery tickets for someone with a gambling problem - WHY?

  13. lost_carolina says:

    She has a gambling problem so you go buy her lottery tickets. smart move.

  14. Br0wn Recloose says:

    Gambling problem? Why don’t you bet her $26.50 that you will give her $13.25.

  15. Mollywobbles says:

    First of all, why would you feed her gambling problem? and second of all you don’t deserve anything. IT WAS A GIFT!!!

  16. rachprime says:

    hehe…I am really surprised at all the seriousness here..
    I say just take it while she’s not looking, it’s the only way to be sure!

  17. Lady Lara Croft says:

    Take her to Las Vegas or Atlantic City. You can steal the money from her while she’s distracted.

  18. HARPO says:

    Agree to leave New Jersey for at least a year… you could live in one of the “wild and uncivilized” areas of the country like ..Montana or somewhere….*inspired by kendra . (:

  19. Nightwalker says:

    Tell her you want to take her out to dinner to celebrate her win. Order the most expensive thing on the menu. After you take your last bite of desert, order an after dinner drink, then excuse yourself to the restroom. Climb out the window of the restroom, get in your car and leave her stuck with the check!

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