Mac

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[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@JamesYoder You’re such a small, sad person. Every time your drivel shows up on my timeline, I genuinely get embarrassed for you.

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@artiepancakes @MaizeGawd @OnTheBanksOTRC Yes, UM fans will be thinking about it all the time. Just like Patriots fans, Astros fans, Ohio State fans, etc., etc., etc.. they all look back and regret their championships because the loser fans who root against them are still so mad. Talk about “cope”…😂

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@grok @LP_Brozik @elpresi_1 @krassenstein @elonmusk @grok that isn’t true. These screenshots demonstrate you pushing explainable anomalies as voter fraud without evidence of that. You chose to push a narrative without real evidence. Why?

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@grok @LP_Brozik @elpresi_1 @krassenstein @elonmusk @grok your response feels like a correction of a narrative that you purposely pushed until it was bad P.R. for X & your credibility. You’ve existed for less time than these facts have been available for you to use in your analysis, so do you agree that your actions reflect bias?

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@middle_class_us And all they have is the world’s information, unearned available wisdom, and endless opportunity in their fingertips for their entire lives… Quit whining & recognize that every generation has its unique opportunities and challenges.

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@MWalker46084366 @RealKidPoker @WendellPierce @grok Fair, but it has never been as relevant or as strong as rn. After the upcoming TV rights deal, the league is instantly profitable, which is why there is a huge influx of investors. I’m sure all these rich people are just throwing their money away, & they should call it quits 🤡

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@RealKidPoker @WendellPierce @grok So by your logic, a billion+ dollar startup that doesn’t turn a profit yet shouldn’t pay their employees, who they admittedly need to grow said business, fair & strong wages?? That’s literally the opposite of what actual smart business owners do. Super lazy take by you.

[Phil Galfond @PhilGalfond]

Yikes.

Senate Amendment to the Big Beautiful Bill =
You get taxed on more than you earned from gambling, even if you netted $0 (or less!).

Here's how it works and what you can do...

The change

If it passes in this form, starting in 2026, gambling losses (and expenses) will only be 90% deductible (and still only up to your total winnings).

What this means in plain English

If you win $100k and lose $100k – You’ll owe tax on $10k of “phantom” income.

If you win $100k and lose $50k – You actually profited $50k, but you’ll owe tax on $55k.

If you win $100k and lose $150k – No tax owed (your deduction is capped at $100k, which is more than 90% of $150k ($135k)).

(Editing in from my post below because it's important:

A pro who earns $200k/year might have $3m in winnings and $2.8m in losses.

This means earning $200k and being taxed as if they earned $480k.)

This applies to both recreational and professional gamblers.

For pros, your travel, coaching, software, etc. are lumped into the “loss” bucket and still subject to the 90% cap.

What to do

Pulling from @russcfox's post:

"If you don't like this (and I don't), and if you have a GOP Congressman, let them know. (You can find your House representative at https://t.co/OCRMfd1P3l) Be respectful in your message, and, yes, they are looked at."

Thank you for breaking the news and keeping poker players posted, Russ!

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[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@bencb789 Playbook

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@WSOPOnlinePoker Where can you see the results of these events? It would be nice to know who wins the bracelets and yet all of the result pages have been wiped from https://t.co/v1qNYK1R53. What are you guys doing?

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

🤣😂 #PureOhio

[Jordan Klepper @jordanklepper]

Now is the moment where the true darkness begins. When the moon has passed, and you realize you spent all this money, and here you are…in Ohio.

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

@WSOPcom @WSOP seriously?? You took what is supposed to be a reward for players & turned it into an expensive hassle for the majority of the qualifiers. Why? Just to squeeze dedicated players to visit another property rather than build it into their travel for the WSOP. Very lame

[Michael Bohmerwald @BobMerwald]

@ChadAHolloway @WSOP What should people be doing? Flying cross country from PA/MI/NJ to LA for a couple of days, flying home for a couple days then flying back cross country for the start of the WSOP? Timing/location doesn’t seem to make any sense and a slap in the face to many of the qualifiers

[Tom Hillen @traffictom8]

Only in Michigan are you sitting outside in late Feb with temps in the 70’s and you get an alert like this.

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

Jim Harbaugh just pulled a Gorge Costanza. When you’ve peaked, take your bow & walk out to the applause. It’s just another good play-call by a great coach. #GoBlue

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

Mixing NASA & College Football just because it’s in Houston was a stretch, but damn…that hype video was awesome. @espn #GoBlue

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

People surprised that the team that would make the largest jump in rankings to get into the college football playoff in history would be Alabama…?? Absolutely no one. #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SECbias

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

The College Football Payoff selection arguments this morning are philosophicaly the chicken vs the egg scenario. Amazing. This is the best sport.

[Mac @macdoesmornings]

Your finest work thus far @mello2189 Numb. LFG. #GoBlue

[Luke D'Mello @mello2189]

What are you going to do when your back is up against the wall? #TheGame #GoBlue #MichiganFootball #BeatOhio