This country is apparently among the more stupid places on earth on this issue (among others).
On BC Saturday I was at the Wynn, sitting next to a Canadian who was appalled at the tax routine we have to go through (yes, I actually had a couple of IRS tickets). In Canada, apparently, there is NO tax on gambling winnings. Then, today, I read this about the WSOP:
http://www.taxabletalk.com/2011/11/0...ries-of-poker/