BETTORS & GAMBLERS: Taxation Update

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By Staff Reporters

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What’s Different?

Bettors are currently able to deduct 100% of their gambling losses, so they only pay taxes on their winnings. But starting next year, only 90% of gambling losses will be deductible.

So, if a professional gambler wins $100,000, then loses $100,000 that same year, according to the New York Times:

  • In 2025, that gambler would owe taxes on $0.
  • In 2026, that gambler would owe taxes on $10,000.

Bettors could even end up paying taxes if they finished the year with a net loss.

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