Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers
- Senate Republicans blocked an attempt to change a tax law affecting professional gamblers that could harm their industry significantly.
- Starting in 2026, individuals will only be able to deduct 90% of their gambling losses up to their winnings under the new tax law.
- Phil Galfond, a professional poker player, warned that the amendment would end professional gambling in the U.S. and affect casual gamblers.
- Senator Ron Wyden stated that many Republican senators were unaware of this policy regarding gambling taxes.
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Senate blocks bill to restore gambling tax break reduced in Trump bill
Senate Republicans on Thursday objected to quick passage of legislation that would restore full deductibility of wagering losses after Nevada Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto made the unanimous consent request.
Senate Republicans Block Attempt to Roll Back Massive Tax Hike on Professional Gamblers
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry.

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers
Senate Republicans are rejecting an attempt to reverse a provision from their new tax law that changes the taxation of gambling winnings. Democratic Sen.
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