“AITA For Not Sharing My Lottery Winnings From A White Elephant Gift?”


Winning the lottery sounds great. Right? You can pay off your student loan, buy a home or set some money aside for the down payment, go traveling, or do many other fun and nice things.


But there’s two sides to this coin, as such winnings often entail things that are far from positive. Take this redditor’s story, for instance. After trading a gift during the White Elephant gift exchange with his family, the 22-year-old was left with some lottery tickets, one of which ended up adding $25,000 dollars into his bank account. But in addition to the money, the ticket also brought disagreements within the family, some of whom were calling the OP cruel and heartless. Scroll down to find the full story below.


Some people think that winning the lottery would solve many of their problems


Person holding lottery tickets, illustrating the concept of winning lottery in a gifting context.


Image credits: Mehaniq41 (not the actual photo)


However, sometimes winning the lottery can create new problems, as it did for this young man


Text describing a family playing White Elephant at a Christmas party with lottery winnings involved.


White elephant gift rules include receiving $10 if no gift and allowing trades with the $10 gift.


Text from an image listing gifts from a white elephant game: space heater, windshield wipers, gummy bear, Starbucks card.


Text about lottery winnings resulting from a white elephant gift exchange misunderstanding.


Text discussing lottery winnings and gift exchange rules during a white elephant event.


Lottery winnings from scratch-off tickets after a white elephant gift exchange.


Text about unexpectedly winning $25,000 from lottery tickets gifted in a white elephant exchange.


Text discussing decision not to share lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift due to family reactions.


Family exchanging gifts during a white elephant event in a cozy living room.


Image credits: Impactphotography (not the actual photo)


Text discussing cashing a lottery ticket with mom's surprise and casino suggestion.


Text about a brother posting casino photos of $100 bills, related to lottery winnings.


Text about sharing lottery winnings after receiving them in a white elephant gift.


Group chat text discussing sharing lottery winnings from a party's white elephant gift exchange.


Text discussing fairness of sharing $25K lottery winnings at a white elephant gift exchange.


Text discussing white elephant gift exchange rules and disagreements.


Text discussing lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift and family disagreements.


Text about household finances, stating no family member is struggling financially.


Image credits: Civil_Wrongz


The lottery winner shared more details in the comments


Text discussion about a white elephant game and lottery winnings, focusing on fairness and family dynamics.


Text exchange discussing sharing lottery winnings from a white elephant gift, with personal opinions expressed.


Reddit comments discuss sharing lottery winnings, mentioning family and potential issues.


Discussion about sharing lottery winnings from a white elephant gift exchange, with users Requin0x343 and Civil_Wrongz.


Many netizens supported the OP, they believed he wasn’t being a jerk to his family members


Text discussing not sharing lottery winnings from a gift, focusing on the idea of fairness and personal rules.


Reddit comment discussing a lottery win, advising anonymity due to reactions about money.


Reddit comment discussing generosity related to lottery winnings and a White Elephant gift.


Comment discussing lottery winners and keeping winnings secret.


Comment advising lottery winnings tax considerations.


Text discussing whether to share lottery winnings from a white elephant gift exchange.


Reddit comment discussing a lottery win from a White Elephant gift, mentioning a dispute with a brother.


Comment questioning a white elephant gift exchange and lack of gifts, highlighting the situation as unusual.


Text from a user discussing lottery winnings from a white elephant gift, emphasizing the recipient's right to keep them.


Text advice on handling lottery scratchie winnings, suggesting buying another ticket and keeping the win a secret.


RedWine-n-BBQChicken's comment on not sharing lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift, discussing taxes and investments.


Comment on lottery winnings from a white elephant gift, discussing fairness and family dynamics.


Text from a user expressing views on secrecy regarding winning lottery money.


Comment questioning the term "White Elephants" regarding a lottery winnings story.


Comment about taxes on lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift.


Reddit comment discussing lottery winnings and family dynamics in a white elephant gift exchange.


Reddit comment discussing white elephant gift rules and fairness.


Comment discussing lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift, mentioning taxes and sharing portions.


Reddit comment suggesting buying lottery tickets in a discussion about lottery winnings.


Comment discussing sharing lottery winnings from a white elephant gift, expressing support and disbelief at family expectations.


Reddit comment on lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift, stating not offering $250, labeled NTA.


Some people, however, shared a different opinion


Online comment discussing sharing lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift exchange.


Comment expressing views on sharing lottery winnings from a White Elephant gift.


Comment discussing sharing lottery winnings from a gift exchange.

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