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Prediction markets offer potential tax edge over sports gambling for World Cup bets

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Americans placing bets on the World Cup through prediction markets may encounter a more favorable tax situation compared to those using traditional sportsbooks. This distinction arises because prediction markets are structured as investments, potentially qualifying for tax breaks not available to gambling income. The Internal Revenue Service has yet to issue clear guidance on how these prediction market wagers will be taxed, creating uncertainty for users and the industry. The debate centers on whether these markets are fundamentally different from gambling, despite involving risk on uncertain outcomes. AI

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Prediction markets offer potential tax edge over sports gambling for World Cup bets

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    World Cup bets on prediction markets may get tax edge over gambling

    Treating prediction market bets like investments allows taxpayers to fully deduct losses and, under the most aggressive strategy, apply a lower tax rate.

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