Bingo Sharing Winnings.

[malagabob]

On a recent holiday we met a couple in a bar that played bingo. We bought 2 strips of six, 1 each. The other couple bought 1 strip of six and shared it between themselves, 3 tickets each. My wife piped up to my annoyance “shall we go in shares” Meaning 50/50 Oh yes they said. As it worked out I won 100 €. On another night my wife won another 100. When alone I tried to explain my reasoning to my wife we had more chance of winning as we had 12 tickets, they only had 6. Her reasoning was it only takes 1 ticket to win if you buy 1 or 101. I said they should only have had a percentage not half as they had paid out less money for their 6 tickets than us who had bought 12. Am I a miser. Am I right.

[fiction-factory]

Yes, to make it fair they should have got only a third of the winnings. But in the scheme of things I'm not sure it should spoil a good night out as long a sit doesn't happen every time.

[rowanwitch]

In normal circumstances I would agree with you as you had a slightly higher chance of winning, but relatively small amounts, in a social setting it probably would have looked nit picking to divide the winnings more accurately. I would expect it was used to top up the drinks bill so for the sake of harmony forget it.

[murraymints]

never played it, but know there is an etiquette of sorts.. but this has led to many broken friendships.. best to keep out of any such arrangements I think

[david small]

Just share it equally, it’s what you agreed to. Next time try avoiding spontaneous sharing options.

[Maydup]

Agree the investment should be equal really, if splitting 50/50. although it only takes one ticket to win, the chances of you having that ticket are higher because your outlay is higher.

However, you're on holiday and having fun and you go with the flow; comforting your inner miser with the knowledge that you are being mighty generous!

[aelmpvw]

//Am I a miser. Am I right.//
yes
yes

[andy-hughes]

Always a minefield, and as advised, it's not worth spoiling a holiday friendship for the sake of being right, and looking mean at the same time.

Yes you are right, but proving it would not be worth the bad feeling involved.

Accept it as it is - a bit of holiday fun, and don't let it worry you.