Gambling as Business - Part Time Gambler as Professional An interesting ruling found on Fairmark.com _
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This has been my contention for years. Although I have many part time, and full time, gamblers (including tax professionals) only one has insisted on making the claim. Initially, (several years ago) the claim was denied, When protest was made, IRS permitted the claim (without comment) and the claim was approved (no continued pursuit).