Originally Posted by AlmightyJim

Here's what you tell them bdjuf. Tell them that you just won big on a bet, say $25 to $50K and that you are going to put the winnings in a special "Party Account" for you to use with you and your friends.

This will make them think that it's not actually your hard earned money but that you want to share in your "Good Fortune". That way when it's time to party then you can say you're tapping into the "Party Account' that was financed by your "Winnings".

This should take the pressure off so everyone can have a good time.