On: Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall

[Dylan16807]

> The only difference is that as a professional, you're filing your taxes as a business.

In gambling, you're putting money into the system, possibly applying skill, and getting money back out.

With free prizes, you're just being given things with nothing in return.

That's a big difference. And not one that you can effectively game. It's very clear whether you're inputting money or not.