Should poker pros be taxed?

[AlunB]

I've asked this over at THM, but wanted to see what people here think too. Simple question. I'm talking about the UK here, where hopefully we all know the law. They are not (it's not a trade etc etc). But should they be? Now obviously I'm expecting 99% of people to say of course not they should never be and anyone who says otherwise is an idiot. But, would you say the same if you weren't a poker player? And why shouldn't winning professional poker players be taxed? Should footballers be taxed? If so why and what is the difference? Obviously a professional should be decided in the same way as any other self-employed status.

[Nade]

Re: Should poker pros be taxed? Don't mention the T word :loon.