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Trump’s Tax Law Hits Poker Players Hard, Sparks Backlash
7/26/2025
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Story summary
- President Trump enacted a tax law that restricts poker players' loss deductions to 90%.
- This change may result in players facing taxes on their losses, impacting their livelihoods.
- Notable critics, such as Rep. Dina Titus and poker pro Daniel Negreanu, label the law as unjust.
- Lawmakers are considering measures to amend the provision, concerned about potential damage to the gaming industry.
