Wayne and Mia are friends in Idaho, where gambling is illegal and they are aware of it. Wayne and Mia bet $1,000 on which day Paradise Creek will flood its banks. They have no financial interest in Paradise Creek. Wayne wins this bet. Mia pays Wayne the $1,000, but later that day regrets it and sues Wayne to get her $1,000 back. The Court would probably rule in favor of:

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The court is likely to rule in favor of Wayne because, in cases involving illegal gambling, courts typically refuse to enforce the contract and leave the parties as they are, without providing relief to either party.

Wayne and Mia Are Friends in Idaho, Where Gambling Is