Playing taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. For these who’re a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a portion, regardless if received here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even supposing or no longer it is an amount that would no longer get reported to the IRS by the payer, relish that $20 rob on a scratch off price, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your celebrated slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.