Gambling taxes for your winnings are not exempt. Whilst you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a allotment, regardless if obtained here or out of the nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though or not it’s an amount that doesn’t salvage reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 resolve on a scratch off label, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your popular slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.