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To not split dds winnings.

325 replies

Damnivy · 16/07/2018 12:22

So my dd just won £105.
We as a family did a world cup sweep stake. There are alot of us, and we put £5 per adult/child in each. We were mostly all present when teams were drawn from a hat. So all was fair. Obviously who ever drew the winning team got the money. Was just a bit of fun.
So my dd won, she had frace. Everything good, everyone happy.
Exept my dad just sent a text to our family group saying he had drawn the money out and it was at his ready to be collected. SIL replys in group chat asking how much the kids have each??? Mum and dad both replied with laughing emoji things thinking she was making a cheeky joke. But no, she then text to ask is it just the smaller children it will be split between or older ones too? To this my dad replys no it's not being split, it's my dds money, she won it fairly. Then SIL is not happy saying how it's not fair, all the children will be so disappointed, and that it would just be greedy to keep it to herself.
No iv not replied as iv just seen all the text, and quickly spoke to my dad, he says it's up to my dd but he and mum don't think it should be split at all.
Now I have 4dcs and the dd that won is my youngest, she's only 3. She has no care for money, and wouldn't understand if it was split, but still, I had no intention of splitting it between my own dcs so why should I split it between them all?
I never really thought about it, just see it as that's dds winnings.
So wwyd? Am I being unreasonable to just let dd keep it and risk a family row in an otherwise happy family, over £105.
I doubt very much that they would have split it if it had of been there child or them that had won! There has never been any mention of this at all until now!

OP posts:
melonscoffer · 17/07/2018 20:24

This money belongs to your daughter.
She won.
Put it into her bank account.
One day she will be old enough to hear about how she won. She'll rightly expect the money to be in her account.

smilingontheinside · 17/07/2018 20:31

Put it in a savings account for your dd she won fair and square. Like to see your silverware try and get a bookie to split winnings. Nope she's a CF and it's your dd money.

MissDaisy18 · 17/07/2018 20:32

Let us know what happened!

GabsAlot · 17/07/2018 20:36

unless its a syndicate no it sholdnt be split

otherwise whats the point of doing it

ZenNudist · 17/07/2018 20:36

Send her this definition:

sweepstake
ˈswiːpsteɪk/

noun

a form of gambling, especially on horse races, in which all the stakes are divided among the winners.

"a sweepstake ticket"

a race or gambling game in which the winnings comprise all the money that has been staked.

a prize or prizes won in a sweepstake.

Damnivy · 17/07/2018 20:39

@MissDaisy18
I updated on page 9 just so that you know. Smile
Thanks all! Xxx

OP posts:
AJPTaylor · 17/07/2018 20:45

whats the point of a sweepstake if it all gets split again? cheeky fecker?

purplebunny2012 · 17/07/2018 20:48

I love the update on page 9 that DD3 was excited about the trampoline!

Marple28 · 17/07/2018 20:51

Defo do not share with SIL you did won, you each paid what it cost, well done to your dad she won #bank it quick

jaminthemiddle · 17/07/2018 20:53

You’ve made the Daily Mirror I’m afraid OP.

TT10677 · 17/07/2018 21:09

What happened to the concept of winning? It’s like bloody sports day. It’s not teaching real life. She won, it’s hers. Simples.

ItsNachoCheese · 17/07/2018 21:09

Was just away to say that youve made the daily mirror too op

Wdigin2this · 17/07/2018 21:36

They all knew it was a gamble, end of! Kids need to learn things don't always go their way!

TT10677 · 17/07/2018 21:37

Do you think someone has the title of mumsnet lurker in the lazy journalism department? Actually I don’t think you can call it journalism can you? Confused

Judydreamsofhorses · 17/07/2018 21:38

I organised our work sweepstake, and drew France. I plan to buy some nice cakes/biscuits (we’re on holiday until mid-August, teaching staff) but I definitely won’t be splitting the winnings.

UpstartCrow · 17/07/2018 21:39

To put the press off nicking your post, you have to swear in your OP. Its like garlic to vampires. Or daylight to teenagers.

NicoAndTheNiners · 17/07/2018 21:40

I wouldn’t fall out with nice family over money but I’d happily fall out with a cheeky fucker for a lot less than £105.

buttercup54321 · 17/07/2018 21:41

She is a CF. Put it into a bank account for your daughter for when she is older.

kateandme · 17/07/2018 22:44

ooh thankyou for the great reply and well done you,i also thankyou for putting what page:)
I couldn't beigin to think of what to suggest for this post because as a family I no me nor any of the other would do such a thing.bizarre request on your sil part and it seems everyone agreed so goodie.
oooh a trampoline.how great.
is there any kiddie isa at the bank?.then she could watch it grow and that would really stick it to the sil!god im a bitch.

Wobblylamppost · 17/07/2018 23:31

Could your sister be under financial strain at the moment?

Timeisslippingaway · 17/07/2018 23:36

If she was that bothered she would just give her kids some money and tell them that's their winnings, they have no idea where it's come from. She is being cheeky. I wonder if I could get away with that in the sweep my partner did with a total of about 400 pound winnings. Wonder if everyone will be happy to share 🤣

tolerable · 18/07/2018 00:03

oh,people are unbelieveable.leave your parents\her man\to explain it.and...thank goodness the winner is 3 (and oblivious to it). nuf to put you off gambling\people entirely!

InSearchOfAPear · 18/07/2018 00:07

Lol, she is a cheeky effer! One of those people who will say anything to justify there own wants. She doesn't mind making the older children unhappy by sharing only with the younger ones. I'm guessing she only has young children! ☺️

melonscoffer · 18/07/2018 00:19

This thread makes me so sad.
A sweet little girl has won and she doesn't quite understand.
The whole family should be praising her and saying what a lucky girl.
Making her feel so special.
Then the money should be tucked away safely for her.
Because.
It belongs to her.
All of it.

IsBrexitOverYet · 18/07/2018 02:57

I’m so excited for DD3s trampoline- having something exciting and big to play with is much more exciting than the £100 when you’re three!
Good call on inviting everyone over to play too!

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