MrBeast Winner Horrified To Learn About Taxes

Player 831, Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Randall Allen, who recently clawed his way through a meticulously crafted digital-age gladiatorial arena orchestrated by the enigmatic MrBeast, was reportedly quite perturbed to discover the true nature of his "life-changing" $10 million grand prize. Sources close to the freshly minted millionaire suggest his initial exuberance quickly evaporated when faced with the rather antiquated concept of national contributions.

It appears the arduous journey through competitive challenges, the elimination of 999 other hopefuls, and the mental fortitude required to emerge victorious, had somehow failed to prepare him for the bureaucratic rigour of the American income tax system. The prospect of having precisely half of his hard-won fortune redirected to federal coffers, rather than into a yacht, undoubtedly adds a certain *je ne sais quoi* to the phrase "winner's curse." One can only hope his newfound wealth, halved though it may be, still covers the therapy.