Gambling taxes to your winnings are not exempt. Whereas you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if won right here or abroad. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even supposing or not it’s an amount that doesn’t win reported to the IRS by the payer, indulge in that $20 occupy on a scratch off designate, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your accepted slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.