Playing taxes to your winnings are no longer exempt. Whereas you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if won here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, although it be an quantity that does no longer receive reported to the IRS by the payer, bask in that $20 consume on a scratch off designate, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.