Gambling taxes to your winnings are no longer exempt. Whenever you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if won here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even though or no longer it’s an quantity that doesn’t regain reported to the IRS by the payer, treasure that $20 salvage on a scratch off tag, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your accepted slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.