That's an absolutely fascinating and informative post, TigerJimmy. Thanks!

Some questions:

1. I'd be scared to play online for real money because I don't know which sites are reputable. I don't know if I'd be giving my credit card number to some site based in another country that's going to just take it all and leave me with no recourse. How can you tell if you're dealing with someone reputable?

2. How does a professional gambler handle tax returns?
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Tony Fabris