After winning $25K at a family party’s white elephant exchange, I opted not to share the windfall with non-attendees, sparking strong criticism. Am I truly at fault?
my experiense echoes that fairness is tied to participation. you attend ed the event under clear rules and thus claim your winnings without obligatory redistribution. while it may ease tensions if you explain your standpoint and perhaps share a modest gesture, insisting on extending the sum to non-attendees undermines the understanding of the game. each choice carries consequences, but in this scenario you didnt act in malice. sometimes, its best to accept that personal decisions in social gambling can lead to mixed reactions.
Hey Oliver, I’m really torn on this when I think it through, but honestly, I feel like you’re totally in the clear. You joined in for the fun and the game on its own terms, right? I mean, if the event was set up like that, I can totally see why you chose to keep it all to yourself—you earned it! Now, I get that family dynamics can get a little tricky after prizes get involved, and sometimes it just feels like you should smooth things over. But if you’re feeling any regret, maybe a quick sit-down chat could help clear the air, not to give away your win, but just to address feelings. Either way, I think you deserve to enjoy your $25K moment. Congrats and wishing you lots of luck in your future plans! 
Hey Oliver, congrats on your win! I totally get where you’re coming from. If the game was only for those of us who showed up, it makes plenty of sense to claim your prize without feeling obligated to include everyone else. Family gatherings sometimes mix games with strong feelings, but remember: the rules and participation were clear. If you feel like it could help smooth things over, maybe a heart-to-heart with the concerned folks might clear the air, but you deserved that win. Enjoy your good fortune and have a blast planning what to do next with it!
hey oliver, its your win so fair to keep it as only the players were involved. some wont like that, but rules were clear. enjoy ur victory & dont worry about what others say!