A federal indictment’s jarring portrayal of pioneering U.S. Supreme Court advocate Tom Goldstein as an “ultrahigh-stakes” gambler who dodged taxes has left the legal community virtually speechless. But Goldstein’s reputation as a serious poker player was not a secret, and in past court cases, he proclaimed the card game “fundamentally dissimilar” from conventional gambling, even while preparing to wager millions on matches.
Amid Big Bets, Tom Goldstein Argued ‘Poker Is Not Gambling’
by usoftax_admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Tax News