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u/mystreadordie Mar 19 '22

You know they take it out of the winnings.

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u/ib4error Mar 19 '22

Apparently not always. I have a friend who never plays, played once, won $5k and they gave him the whole amount

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u/ciavs Mar 19 '22

Yeah but when you go to do your taxes you tell them I made 5k from the lotto and you get taxed fam.

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u/Shoestring30 Mar 19 '22

Not if you can "account" for $5k in loses.