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£50,000 Scratch-Card Win From Gift Triggers Family Dispute

A Mumsnet post set off conflicting views on whether a gift scratch card creates any duty to share.

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.