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The answer, in short, is yes. The IRS considers any money that you win while logged into an online casino, or when playing in-person at a land-based gambling establishment or event, taxable income.
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Read More »It’s always extremely exciting when you rake in impressive winnings when playing your favorite online casino games or when out for the night at a land-based casino. Unfortunately, though, the high that comes with a win can quickly turn into a downer if you don’t ensure that you’re on the right track regarding your taxes. So, are casino winnings taxable? The answer, in short, is yes. The IRS considers any money that you win while logged into an online casino, or when playing in-person at a land-based gambling establishment or event, taxable income. Other forms of winnings that you’ll need to pay tax on include any winnings collected through successful sports betting, winning the lottery or winning money on a game show. Even tiny winnings from things like scratch cards need to be reported and taxed. Luckily, it’s not all bad news. Read on for details.
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Read More »Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities.
Texas is one of the strictest states when it comes to gambling and its laws can cover a wide variety of activities. Under Texas law, (Penal Code §47.02) gambling is considered a criminal offense if someone: makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or contest or on the performance of a participant in a game or contest makes a bet on the result of any political nomination, appointment, or election or on the degree of success of any nominee, appointee, or candidate; or plays and bets for money or other thing of value at any game played with cards, dice, balls, or any other gambling device. The law does provide for some exceptions such as participating in the state lottery or placing bets on horse and greyhound dog races (sometimes referred to as pari-mutuel wagering). The law also provides for some affirmative defenses to prosecution:
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