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Title: Vegas Virgin Post by: chrisbruce on May 01, 2006, 04:38:22 PM I am going to Vaegas for the fist time in July and would appreciate any tips.
Also What is ITIN ? do I have to pay tax to Uncle Sam on any poker winnings? I want to take my golf clubs, is this a good idea ? too hot in July? I should be staying at the Monte Carlos courtesy of Pokerstars. Title: Re: Vegas Virgin Post by: Heid on May 01, 2006, 04:46:24 PM Too hot in July, unless you want to be out at 6am!
ITIN is a way of getting tax back on winnings,google search it for how to go about getting a number - you may not have time to get it before you go however. You can claim it back, or they may not even charge you - different places do things differently - I've known people pay it and other's waived i dependant on where they were. I know people on here have had differing experiences. Monte Carlo is nice central location. What kinda tips were you after? Title: Re: Vegas Virgin Post by: redsimon on May 01, 2006, 05:17:45 PM ITIN is an international tax identification number. Essential if you play any WSOP events or Caesers Palace. Any wins over $600 are subject to witholding tax (30%!) otherwise.
A lot of cardrooms pay wins in chips instead to bypass the ITIN rule. MGM, Plaza , Golden Nugget Binions were all ok on this more sensible option. July is too hot for much outdoors unless you go for a dawn round of golf. Enjoy it... |