Playing taxes for your winnings are now not exempt. If you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if won here or in another country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even though it be an amount that does now not get reported to the IRS by the payer, appreciate that $20 resolve on a scratch off designate, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your well-liked slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.