Moral dilemma

[nothappy]

I had played at a rogue casino prior to finding this site. They finally paid me but it took countless phone calls, emails, live chats and frustration on my part to finally get my funds. It also was almost a 4 month process!
I obviously am done with this casino and any related casinos, however, when they paid me they seem to have overpaid me by $485usd.
I have checked, double checked and rechecked. Surely they did put an extra $485 into my NT account.
At first I was happy but then I started thinking about it and would it not make me worse than even they are if I kept it without informing them? I realize it would be nice to keep but it really wasn't mine to begin with I suppose and I think I would feel quite guilty if I didn't inform them of the overpayment. On the other hand I am wondering if I am wrong in my thoughts. I am looking for any advice, rationale or logic as to why I would keep it and not return it or at least inform them. I have thought even about giving it to a charity and not telling them because I really dislike them. Still, I am trying to get my head around what is the correct protocol in this odd situation.

[KasinoKing]

I would keep it and I certainly wouldn't feel guilty after 4-months of stress and hassle!

KK

[petro]

Would you like to be treated like this?

That should answer your question.

[BingoT]

Nothappy please don't feel guilty.
Look what they did to you in the first place.
To make you feel real good about it donate it to a great charity in your name.
Overpayment is from someone's mistake.
But if I went to a retailer in my area & they over paid me I would walk back in and tell them because I would not like to see someone get fired over it or some places that the person that made that mistake will have to pay it.

A rogue casino Overpayment is Stupidity on them I say.
A casino is out to make money.
Good Luck to you.
~T~

[Da_Gambla]

To solve your moral dilemma, pick a period of time that you can live with that you'll 'hold' the overpayment. If they don't contact you within that period, I'd keep it (they aren't missing it). If they do contact you, decide what to do then. If you decide to give it back, send it back in 4 months.

- Keith

[vinylweatherman]

Keep the money until they notice and "request a withdrawal".

Stall THEM for months on end with reasons as to why you cannot return the money as it is "out of my hands now".

Don't forget to demand "documents" to PROVE the overpayment, as you don't believe the request is legit, and suspect it is a "phishing" scam.

Take your time "approving" said documents

[funeral979]

Unjust enrichment is a legal term denoting a particular type of causative event in which one party is unjustly enriched at the expense of another, and an obligation to make restitution arises, regardless of liability for wrongdoing.

Definition:
1.n. a benefit by mistake or chance. Morally and ethically the one who gains a benefit that he or she has not paid or worked for should not keep it to the rightful owner's detriment. The party that received money, services or property that should have been delivered to or belonged to another must make restitution to the rightful owner. A court may order such restitution in a lawsuit brought by the party who should rightly have the money or property.

2. n. A general equitable principle that a person should not profit at another's expense and therefore should make restitution for the reasonable value of any property, services, or other benefits that have been unfairly received and retained.

Just some food for thought!

[doomed4ever]

Bad Karma and such like on the CASINOS side NOT YOURS

4 Months to get a withdraw!!! Keep the coin and as VM says if they do notice just give them one excuse after another.

Absolutly pathetic the way some casinos operate - dont feel guilty I know I wouldnt if i had waited so long for a cash out - enjoy the money

[chayton]

Maybe they bought some good stock with your money and that's your share of the profits!

[Casinomeister]

I would notify them of the overpayment, but cite the difficulties on transferring funds - and then go here:
http://www.casinomeister.com/donate.php

Choose a charity and let them know who you donated the money to.