Gambling taxes on your winnings are now not exempt. If you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a part, regardless if received here or faraway places. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though or now not it is an quantity that doesn’t earn reported to the IRS by the payer, admire that $20 own on a scratch off price, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your current slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.