Gambling taxes on your winnings are no longer exempt. When you happen to’re a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a fraction, regardless if won right here or in a single other country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even when or no longer it’s an amount that does no longer derive reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 decide on a scratch off value, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your favorite slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.