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Taxes on Gambling Winnings

Posted on November 23 2009 Posted Under: general
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First problem: identifying taxes on gambling winnings is a complicated subject. Second problem: Current tax code is often modified each year. So, if you are a regular gambler, discussing with your accountant or CPA each year is important.

One basic principle is pretty much engraved in stone: All citizens of United States who win money at gambling must pay winning taxes. So never assume -like many misinformed gamblers – that a gambling income is exempt. As a matter of fact, currently U.S. citizens can estimate forking over twenty-eight percent of their winnings to US Government. (Non-resident aliens typically pay thirty percent.) Proper tax preparation should separate the wins from the losses. Certainly, you have to think about your losses, too, but it does not mean you’ll get a great tax return in a losing year. In reality, a recreational gambler may only deduct financial losses up to the amount of his total winnings for the year.

Casino Bonus Coupons

Posted on August 16 2009 Posted Under: casino bonus, general
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This page lists Online Casino bonus coupons that are valid for all players that open a new online casino account.  The following casinos are all USA friendly.  In order to claim a coupon amount, just click on the name of the corresponding casino and register.

You will get casino bonus amount that is dependent on how much you deposit, the casino bonus coupon percentage and the maximum allowed amount.

Online Casino Max Coupon $ Coupon % USA?
Slots Oasis Casino $ 4000 400 % Yes
DaVinci’s Gold $ 1000 100 % Yes

Understanding Sports Betting Differences

Posted on July 4 2009 Posted Under: general, sports
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Betting activity varies from one sport to another, whether it is live or online sports betting. Remember that basketball and football wagers usually involve point spreads and baseball commonly uses money line bets.

Football Betting

You can follow both professional and college football games with the usual highlight being the NFL playoffs and the bowl games. Football is simply the most popular sport with gamblers, so you will be joining a big fraternity of people who weep with anguish and jump for joy over something as insignificant as a missed extra point.

Get an Edge on the House Edge

Posted on July 1 2009 Posted Under: casino tips, general
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It’s a well-known fact: In almost all casino games, the casino has the edge. However, you can get a definite edge over the house in a couple of ways:

  • Taking advantage of offers and promotions. Promotions can be a great way to guarantee a positive expectation. These are a few examples: Some casinos alter the rules for a short time period and paid out 2 to 1 in all blackjack games. The rule modification tipped the odds adequately that even basic-strategy gamblers had almost 2 percent edge over the casino. The Pioneer Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, once offered slot machines with Double Jackpot Time. For a short time period (for about thirty seconds), twice an hour, the casino generously increase the payout on some jackpots machines. Many people shrugged off the offer as just another marketing gimmick, however it was really lucrative. A gambler can earn six figures in one year, playing for only a few minutes each hour.

Basic Casino Table Manners

Posted on June 30 2009 Posted Under: casino tips, general
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In an online casino, for the most part, you don’t have to worry about basic table manners, as most of the time you just need to collect your casino bonus and play your selection casino game.

In most games, what you may do with your hands (those at the end of your arms, not those made of playing cards) is rigorously defined, and the reason is really simple: The casino needs to minimize your chance to disrupt a game or, worse, cheat. You may find the protocol of specific casino games in other gambling articles, but for now, you should be aware that casinos are very oversensitive about how you deal with all gaming material, such as cards, chips, or dice.

Eleven Handicapping Strategies

Posted on June 27 2009 Posted Under: general, sports
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Handicapping and overtaking the house edge are difficult, so remember to take advantage of your sports betting bonuses. But you can make it, if you are disciplined and rely on sensible rules instead of betting with your heart and getting sentimental. These strategic tips can aid you settle into a steady winner’s betting stride:

  • Stay away from the exotics. Bettors bet millions on football parlays each year, and a big chunk of that remained in Nevada. Never make sucker bets; you only help the casino’s chief executive officer expand his beachside property in Maui.