Busted by IRS now i owe back taxes on winnings

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by SundaySilence

So again why shouldn't someone play offshore, with large rebates and no IRS reporting. The racetracks should get there lobbyists arguing that if the casino's don't require W2-G's, why should the racetracks? You can't tell me a pit poss doesn't know what a person buys in for and what he/she leaves the table with.

Does anyone who actually beats the game pay taxes? I mean, anyone with that much ability surely can dig up some relatives abroad and bet with Betfair (or others). WTF, is this as 3rd world country?