Playing taxes to your winnings have to no longer exempt. Whenever you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if obtained here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it be an amount that does no longer gain reported to the IRS by the payer, admire that $20 purchase on a scratch off ticket, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favorite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.