Playing taxes to your winnings are now not exempt. Whereas you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if gained here or in any other nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even if it be an amount that doesn’t regain reported to the IRS by the payer, admire that $20 steal on a scratch off ticket, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.