Key facts
- Supreme Court of Canada ruled against individuals challenging a tax ruling on poker winnings.
- The ruling means poker winnings will continue to be taxed as income.
The Supreme Court of Canada has issued a ruling that impacts how poker players are taxed on their winnings. The court decided against individuals who had challenged a previous tax ruling. This means that poker players in Canada will continue to have their winnings classified as taxable income, rather than being treated as tax-free gains.