Gambling taxes on your winnings are not exempt. At the same time as you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a portion, regardless if obtained right here or in one more country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even though it’s an amount that does not in finding reported to the IRS by the payer, delight in that $20 steal on a scratch off imprint, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your current slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.