Gambling taxes to your winnings are now not exempt. Must you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if received right here or in a single more country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, although or now not it is an amount that would now not bag reported to the IRS by the payer, care for that $20 grab on a scratch off tag, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.