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how much on average would it be to speak with a tax attorney?
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I am not saying it will do you any good, but this link might work for you to email the gentleman.
http://www.gamblingandthelaw.com/
This is the site of Nelson Rose, argueably one of the leading attorneys on tax/gambling related issues. Just keep the emotion out of the email and state the facts, he may reply and give you suggestions. He is in So. California FWIW.