diff --git a/internal/services/game.go b/internal/services/game.go
index e274e49..851c923 100644
--- a/internal/services/game.go
+++ b/internal/services/game.go
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ func GetWinner() (player *types.Player, tie bool, err error) {
 		return nil, false, errors.New("one or more player has not selected a move")
 	}
 
-	if gameInstance.Player1.Move == gameInstance.Player2.Move {
+	if *gameInstance.Player1.Move == *gameInstance.Player2.Move {
 		return nil, true, nil
 	}