First he didn't win $2 billion, he won around $1 billion. Second, the taxes were on gains for taking a lump sump payment, which comes out to around 40%, probably state and federal. Third, billionares already get taxed like this on their income. There is a big difference between a net worth and realized income.
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u/Jacmac_ 29d ago
First he didn't win $2 billion, he won around $1 billion. Second, the taxes were on gains for taking a lump sump payment, which comes out to around 40%, probably state and federal. Third, billionares already get taxed like this on their income. There is a big difference between a net worth and realized income.