Gambling taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. While you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a section, regardless if received here or in one more country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even though or no longer it’s an quantity that doesn’t safe reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 address a scratch off mark, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favourite slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.