Gambling taxes on your winnings are now not exempt. Whenever you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if received right here or international. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it’s an amount that does now not accumulate reported to the IRS by the payer, worship that $20 grab on a scratch off value, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.