Chip Cage

Sports editor & radio DJ with loads of humerous gaming stories & tips.

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@MarkLazerus It was definitely looking good until Bedard got hurt.

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@SECBarstool You don't believe in Minni Pearl?

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@spann Wind is a key element.

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@spann Wind is an important element in game forcasting. I'm guessing with the temperature dropping into the 30s, there may be some? Or is it going to be a normal velocity evening dissipation?

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@ESPNNFL @NFL Da Bears!

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@boydrewards Why don't you take care of your loyal patrons and give people who stayed and played at Sam's Town Tunica conversion to other casinos with their room and food comps? That's just pure theft and greed. The ones you're honoring know all about it. Way to carry on the tradition.

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@UA_Athletics wow, zoom in on that score. I knew they could put up points, but that has to be a world's record! I think Philon must have had about three fitty.

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@spann I just captured this rare footage of 2 bald eagles love talking at Madison County Lake!

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Sam's Town Tunica is closing. It is probably my all time favorite casino with the best video poker and keno odds in Tunica, along with the best rewards program.
https://t.co/gBDOuYmh0h

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@spann Biloxi storm rolling into the bay

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@spann Biloxi

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jackpots, the OBBBA also introduced a cap on gambling loss deductions, limiting them to 90% of winnings, also effective January 1, 2026. This change is likely to have a more significant impact on professional gamblers.

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The IRS threshold for reporting slot machine jackpots will be changing from $1,200 to $2,000, effective January 1, 2026. 

This change is a result of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBBA) signed into law on July 4, 2025.

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The new threshold is also slated to be adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2027. 

While this change is seen as a step in the right direction to modernize tax reporting requirements and ease burdens on both casinos and gamblers, some industry stakeholders and lawmakers,

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such as Nevada Rep. Dina Titus, believe the increase is still insufficient. They advocate for a higher threshold of $5,000, as proposed in the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act and recommended by the IRS Advisory Council. 

In addition to the threshold change for slot

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@Pergggggg Don't play. You're a loser until you practice to perfection. And then keep practicing to stay sharp.

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Perfect!

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About to get a tremendous handjob!

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Why am I the only one naked at the gender reveal party?

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@NextRoundLive Remembered for what is wrong with the playoff system.