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Forum: Internet Gambling 11-23-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 98
Posted By srw5n
Re: Am I admitting to breaking the law when I pay my taxes on winnings

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in this country things are legal unless there is a law that specifically says they are not. there is no law that says that gambling online is illegal.

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Nothing could be...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-22-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 75
Posted By srw5n
Filing as a profession

Just to echo what has been said, assuming you kept good records and you are discussing poker winnings, you can probably file as a professional.

Massachusetts does not allow deduction for losses,...
Forum: Televised Poker 10-12-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 670
Posted By srw5n
Re: sam farha vs. (unknown) day1 wsop

sidenote: if you ever watch the Travel Channel's Vegas shows, that was the guy who claims to be an expert video poker player, and knows all the odds. He's written some gambling books. I'm sure...
Forum: Televised Poker 10-07-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 474
Posted By srw5n
middle school is great

This whole thread is funny. It's a series of I heard this person is....

Why post if you've never met the person?

I played with at Duke's table for much of WSOP event #3 (and knocked her out...
Forum: Televised Poker 09-26-2005, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 117
Posted By srw5n
Re: PP Million Cruise Winner is 19yo

If you're a US citizen, you actually can get a passport on a two day turn around from your nearest passport office (not the post office). If you're in a major metropolitan area a call and a little...
Forum: Multi-table Tournaments 09-13-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 497
Posted By srw5n
Selling 431 W$

I can't play any more of the WCOOP events, I have 431 W$ left, selling for $380. PM me if you're interested.
Forum: Televised Poker 06-21-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 148
Posted By srw5n
Re: Steve Zolotow

Play with him to my left for a few hours during event #3. Seemed like a solid player and an affable guy...
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip 06-17-2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 484
Posted By srw5n
Re: Citizenship Abroad to Avoid Paying Taxes...

however, I believe if you are filing a schedule C and therefore as aa professional playing poker with the expectation of income (also can deduct expenses and get to agg.) then I believe the exemption...
Forum: Televised Poker 05-18-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 282
Posted By srw5n
Re: Duh...

Again. yes. obviously. My intention was never to explain any situation that one would need to continue from the BB (or for that matter how often one who lead out with nothing, checkraise with...
Forum: Televised Poker 05-17-2005, 09:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 282
Posted By srw5n
Duh...

David-

For lack of a better expression, duh.

Yes, that is heads up poker. Anyone with even a remedial understand of nature of heads up poker understands these basic concepts. I can't imagine...
Forum: Televised Poker 05-16-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 271
Posted By srw5n
Re: Negreanu vs. Mimi Tran

No. Mimi Tran is another shorthanded holdem specialist. While not the reputation of Oppenheimer, she's good.
Forum: Televised Poker 05-14-2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 220
Posted By srw5n
Re: Danny N\'s first \"challenge\" match underway

smoothcall-
I think he would play 4-8 if they only played shorted handed limit holdem (and does play in the big game occasionally). So though your level of sarcasm is noted it's not really...
Forum: Televised Poker 05-06-2005, 08:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 271
Posted By srw5n
Re: Phillips Claims there is a Rivalry!

I think Vince/Smoothcall lifted the ban from himself too soon.
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip 03-31-2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 266
Posted By srw5n
Re: neverwin vs. catch of the day

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If thats the case, he's clearly on the worlds bigger heater.

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He has had some insane heaters and some insane downstreaks. That is to be expected...
Forum: Internet Gambling 03-23-2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By srw5n
Re: Poker and Estimating Taxes

anyone estimate taxes?
Forum: Televised Poker 03-23-2005, 09:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 220
Posted By srw5n
Re: Possibly pointless...but Broksi on stars is hansen.

well, it's him...so...

it's been confirmed many times over...
Forum: Internet Gambling 03-22-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23
Posted By srw5n
Re: Tax Question

I'm far from the expert but the answer of course is it depends.

1. Ability to file Schedule C - When you file as a prof. you get to file a schedule C as opposed to lumping "winnings" into other...
Forum: Internet Gambling 03-22-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By srw5n
Re: Poker and Estimating Taxes

Thanks moon,

My understanding was that I fell into neither of the two categories that are required to estimate taxes quarterly, however, that point is moot, because as I stated previously I am...
Forum: Televised Poker 03-22-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 112
Posted By srw5n
Re: Phil Ivey and John D\'agostino heads up on Full tilt right now

I fully understand this and maintain the same position.
Forum: Internet Gambling 03-22-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 25
Posted By srw5n
Poker and Estimating Taxes

All-
I know Taxes have been covered extensively, but I was curious those who file as a professional - do you estimate your tax liability quarterly? If so I would love any experiential tips you...
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip 03-22-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By srw5n
Re: Poker Earnings and College Financial Aid (long)

Pacman-
I have a couple thoughts but no answers:
1. For financial aid purposes I'd zero out your expected income. Obviously you plan to continue playing, but if you don't there is obviously no...
Forum: Televised Poker 03-22-2005, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 112
Posted By srw5n
Re: Phil Ivey and John D\'agostino heads up on Full tilt right now

JDags, TKeller, and Huchette (Lee Salem I believe) are a few of the people I think would be even money or probably better against Ivey heads up online (in holdem). I think live would be different,...
Forum: Small Stakes Shorthanded 03-14-2005, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 36
Posted By srw5n
Re: Checking to the Preflop Raiser HU

I think any "rule" heads up is a mistake. I think it depends on the opponent.

You don't want to be predictable, you want your opponent to be predictable.

If my opponent will refuse to...
Forum: Small Stakes Shorthanded 03-01-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 42
Posted By srw5n
Re: Played heads up, 2nd time ever, got demolished, need advice

1. If you are a tight player you are making a strategic mistake by moving into a head up game which favors loose play.
2. Heads up play is more psycological than short handed.

The flop is...
Forum: Small Stakes Shorthanded 02-16-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 209
Posted By srw5n
Re: This one is sending me back to 3/6

My point is you went out of your way to insult/flame for no reason. Only to misread the original post. Why not post, "I think the BB made zero mistakes," and then post an alternative way for the SB...
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