Gambling taxes to your winnings must no longer exempt. For those who are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if obtained here or abroad. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable income, even though it be an quantity that doesn’t earn reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 prefer on a scratch off tag, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.