I was given a lottery ticket for my birthday and the ticket is a winner. Should I tell or keep it secret?

Question

You know how people come out of the woodwork when there's money involved...how should I handle this?

Answer 1

When the amount is that small, there's no harm in telling people. You might get a few wisecracks however. When there are larger amounts, I live by the rule, say nothing to anyone and take care of # 1 (you) first.

Answer 2

yes it shows integrity and it's not much money so you have nothing to lose and points to gain from whom ever gave you the ticket.

Answer 3

who cares its only 18 bucks

Answer 4

Tell them so that they can be happy that their cheap, usually worthless gift actually turned into something valuable.

Answer 5

Don't tell anyone! People might come begging for a share, and next thing you know you'll be left with only $17

Answer 6

I'm thinking you will be safe from the money hungry crowd with $18. Happy B-Day

Answer 7

If it was only $18 I think its fine to tell them, just be like 'Oh my gosh, you are so awesome! You know that ticket you gave me? Well I won $18!"

they should be happy for you!

Answer 8

$18.00!!! Oh my goodness. You can tell that. If it would have been about a mill then they would have come out of the woodwork. Still whatever amount it is, it's your money anyway.

Answer 9

It's $18. Tell them, and they will be happy.

Answer 10

A gift is yours to keep.

Answer 11

It's just $18. Why not tell people? It's not like it's that much money. People aren't going to be begging you for money when you've won such a small amount.