Gambling and taxes

[tector]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

I don't think someone who believes that the future bet is a "sucker bet" is either a bozo or idiot. If someone took a poll my guess would be that more people would vote yes than no.

When someone makes a future bet they are betting the horse will make it to the gate. If I had the means to easily "convert" the wager I may take a shot. I'm wondering why you didn't convert that ticket when you had a chance.

You really have to ask this question?

JFC. Let me guess--you want to chop when a poker tournament gets down to the final table, even when you have the chip lead?