Playing taxes on your winnings are no longer exempt. Whereas you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a part, regardless if gained here or in a foreign nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable income, even when or no longer it is an quantity that does no longer find reported to the IRS by the payer, love that $20 expend on a scratch off ticket, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your favorite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.