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To not share winnings with friend?

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flouiserain · 11/10/2018 14:37

Me and my friend went to the casino last night for a meal.
Every time I go I always give myself £20 to play on the slots.
My friend never puts money in herself but I always share,she says she doesn't have anything to put in (min stake is 50p ) but I always half winnings.
Once I won £750 and have her half.
Last night I put in the £20 and on my last spin won £40.
She proceeded to say I might as well withdraw the £40 and go halfys as it's better than loosing.
I said I wanted to play with the £40 as I would be back to where I started at £20.
She kicked off saying she could really use that £20 and I wouldn't win anyway.
Wibu here?

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brighteyeowl17 · 13/10/2018 13:46

Next time I would just not split it and draw a like under it. Let her raise the issue then make her aware of how cheeky it is!

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Bekstar · 13/10/2018 14:11

I'd just be blunt and say "The reason I shared first time was because I assumed when you played you would do the same for me. However its became apparent I'm putting it all in and your just getting it out with no contribution. I'm happy to continue sharing if we both stake the same amount otherwise I'll be keeping the profit myself.

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jane251 · 13/10/2018 18:02

I think this really boils down to how much the friendship matters to you..

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Bridezilla2be · 13/10/2018 20:47

Your friend sounds awful. I can guarantee if she was ever to win anything she won’t be sharing it with you.

Also I don’t know if the laws the same here but in the US the person who pushes the button is entitled to the winnings so you need to at least stop letting her do that!

nypost.com/2017/04/08/he-lost-a-slot-machine-jackpot-because-his-friend-pushed-the-button/

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bowdownbeforelokitty · 14/10/2018 05:43

It's it's the friendship equivalent of an escort.

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rainbowstardrops · 14/10/2018 07:20

So you pay for the meals and you share your winnings???!!!!
She's onto a right winner here!
I'd knock that on the head for sure

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nordicwannabe · 14/10/2018 07:28

This came from a good place, but it's totally messed up your friendship dynamic and it has to stop.

Going to a casino with someone on a very low income where they watch you gamble and win money is like taking a kid to a party where they can play the games but not eat the sweets and cake. No, she's not a child, but she is human.

I'd tell her that you don't like what your casino nights have turned into, and especially after what happened last week, you'll feel stressed and not enjoy it. You still want to go out and will sub her, but not at the casino.

But only if you're sure you can stick to your guns, because she'll try really hard to guilt you into keeping the casino nights. Otherwise find a different excuse. But do stop them if you want to keep your friendship.

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wizzler · 14/10/2018 07:45

So you both go out.. you pay for the meal, drinks , and the stake, and she anticipates going home with more cash then she had when she arrived? Sort it out now Op before the routine becomes even harder to break.

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MrDonut · 14/10/2018 08:49

You still want to go out and will sub her

Ok, I was with you until you got to that bit. The OP shouldn't be subbing her at all. Invite her over for cake and coffee, but it's not a healthy relationship to be subbing someone all the time.

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WillowPeach · 14/10/2018 09:18

Ouch, sorry to say it but she is no friend of yours OP. I'm sorry, you deserve much better. Ditch the CF and enjoy a date day on your own in future.

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nordicwannabe · 15/10/2018 06:12

The OP shouldn't be subbing her at all

Yes, actually I think you're right, Mr Donut. It seems a shame when they both enjoy going out together and OP is ok with the cost, but actually moving it back to a completely equal footing is the only way to have a balanced friendship.

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pinkstripeycat · 20/10/2018 08:39

When she kicks off Why wouldnt you just say IT’S MY MONEY! Job done

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Gemini69 · 21/10/2018 22:41

So OP... what happened this week ???? did she try to claim her share of someone elses earnings... Hmm and I hope you told her to Sod Off Flowers

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