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CPA Practice Advisor · Jan 5, 2026

Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability

Tax Brief summary and classification of the original reporting.

Bottom Line

💡 Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability. General industry update.

Summary

Gamblers and casual bettors nationwide face a new tax reality: Starting in 2026, they can deduct just 90% of their losses against winnings, a drop from the prior full 100% allowance.

Classification

Category: backgroundPriority: informationalReason: General tax news

Affected Groups

All tax practitioners

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Original Source

We aggregate public tax updates and provide AI-assisted summaries. Please read the original reporting for full details.

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