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**Vomephems** · 08-06-2012, 05:12 PM

Rafa had a five year deal to play Queens. My guess is that contract has expired and he's free to play Halle.

It has to do with taxes. The UK charges athletes/entertainers not only a tax on the prize money but also on endorsements and other incomes based on the time the athlete spends in the UK playing.

Rafa has said he could actually lose money by playing in the UK when you combine Queens, Wimby and the YEC.

Edited to add: Scotty already said it.

08-06-2012, 05:12 PM	#9
Vomephems Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	Rafa had a five year deal to play Queens. My guess is that contract has expired and he's free to play Halle. It has to do with taxes. The UK charges athletes/entertainers not only a tax on the prize money but also on endorsements and other incomes based on the time the athlete spends in the UK playing. Rafa has said he could actually lose money by playing in the UK when you combine Queens, Wimby and the YEC. Edited to add: Scotty already said it.
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