Overview
- A woman said her brother-in-law won £50,000 on a scratch card she gifted during the family’s annual pre-Christmas tradition.
- She reported that he refused to share any of the winnings, including with the person who bought the cards.
- Coverage of the Mumsnet thread highlights split reactions, with some insisting a gift imposes no obligation to share.
- Other commenters suggested setting rules in advance, citing examples where small wins are kept and larger sums are shared equally.
- Articles add NHS guidance encouraging people to seek help if gambling affects their mental health.