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So the guy who won the WSOP this year will have to pay 73% of his winnings to Denmark

Posted by J Nov 13 '08, 03:57

so his 9.1 million becomes 2.4 million.

I'm pretty sure I just wouldn't go back

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According to this (unrelated) news article, any income over about $70,000 USD is taxed at 63% in Denmark. - ty97 Nov 13, 05:17 8
- denmark is also gennerally considered one of the happiest places on earth.... - x Nov 13, 05:20 6
  - No wonder! -- nm - nubby Nov 13, 06:16
  - I've been most struck my the great technology here. - ty97 Nov 13, 05:24 4
    - Where are you this week? -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 13, 05:25 3
      - Copenhagen. -- nm - ty97 Nov 13, 05:26 2
        
        So, was this kid's win big news there? -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 13, 05:31 1
        
        I haven't heard anyone mention it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was all over the news. - ty97 Nov 13, 05:32
- And people complain about our mid 30's tax rate. Oof. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 13, 05:18
Ouch. That'll barely last him 3 years on the circuit. - Will Hunting Nov 13, 04:02 2
- as champion, wouldn't he get a bye into some tournies? -- nm - zork Nov 13, 06:19
- I was trying to find a link since I just watched it on CNN but couldn't yet -- nm - J Nov 13, 04:07

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