By: Pius Heinz, this year's champion of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event which concluded last week, will keep every penny of the $8,715,636 first place prize.

[…] The United Kingdom also shares tax treaty exemption status with the U.S., which allowed ninth place finisher Sam Holden to keep all of his $782,115 in winnings. The other 2011 WSOP Main Event final table players were not so fortunate. Here is a listing that shows how much in taxes each November Nine player will be required to pay, according to taxabletalk.com. […]