Were you a Super Bowl bet winner?

February 7, 2010

Congratulations to the Saints for their win in Super Bowl XLIV.

Now to the big tax question. Were you also a winner when it came to a bet on who would take home the Lombardi Trophy?

If you did pocket a few (or more) extra bucks thanks to the efforts of Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and teammates, be sure to share with Uncle Sam. Remember, gambling winnings are taxable income.

I'm sure, however, that all those ecstatic New Orleans fans who put their hearts and money on their team won't be complaining too much.

Prop bet P.S.: Well, I would have lost big on the Kim Kardashian TV shots prop bet that I mentioned yesterday. I didn't see her once.

But I would have taken in a few dollars on the Gatorade shower. Coach Sean Payton was doused with the original yellow version.

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Kay

16 years ago Reply

Ah, we changed stations pretty soon after the game ended so I missed her! Thanks for the update.
OGC

16 years ago Reply

you would have won big. She was interviewed for about 5 mins with Reggie and some other players on the ‘news desk’ on the field after the game!

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Were you a Super Bowl bet winner?

Kay

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