Playing taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. If you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if received right here or in but one more nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though or no longer it is an quantity that would not collect reported to the IRS by the payer, admire that $20 expend on a scratch off ticket, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favorite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.