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Bad News for German Poker Players

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Russ

Is poker a game of skill or chance? Personally, I believe it is a skill game where there is an element of chance. For German poker players, this is more than an interesting debate; it’s a vital question that impacts … Continue reading →

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German Court to Decide Whether Poker Is Taxable for a Professional

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Russ

In 2011, Pius Heinz of Germany won the main event of the World Series of Poker and a nice tax-free $8,715,638. Well, maybe it’s not tax-free. Via @Taxdood and @Taxnews1 comes word that a German court in Cologne will be … Continue reading →

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