Mickeycrimm wrote "The IRS will not let you file as a professional gambler unless it is your primary source of income. "
That's not true. You can file a Schedule C for each and every profitable business you have. The test is profits. The IRS does not allow deductions on a Schedule C for a hobby.
Mickeycrimm you're a prime candidate for a Schedule C considering all the driving you do to casinos.
You need to read the IRS regulations.
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