Comment Comment by flyGuyOnTheSly >The court also upheld the lower court's conclusion that the $517,000 wager was excessive.Quebec courts are not arguing that Rock Paper Scissors is not a game of skill.They only ruled that the bet was "excessive" which is against the law.IANAL, but betting half a million dollars on three hand gestures qualifies as excessive imho.I am thoroughly impressed that the loser actually made good on their commitment though and took out the mortgage on his house!My friends would try every angle to weasel their way out of a $100 light hearted bet! parent flyGuyOnTheSly 6 years ago
Quebec courts are not arguing that Rock Paper Scissors is not a game of skill.
They only ruled that the bet was "excessive" which is against the law.
IANAL, but betting half a million dollars on three hand gestures qualifies as excessive imho.
I am thoroughly impressed that the loser actually made good on their commitment though and took out the mortgage on his house!
My friends would try every angle to weasel their way out of a $100 light hearted bet!