It’s a scene many poker players dream about. One lucky player has outlasted thousands of others and now sits in front of a mountain of poker chips as his friends gather around posing for pictures and celebrating a six-figure score. Champagne will flow and the smiles will go on for hours. Clubs and bars might be visited on Sin City’s famous strip as the celebration continues.
But the most important visit for a poker player coming off a big score might be to an accountant, as the tax implications from a win like this can hurt if not handled properly.