Gambling taxes to your winnings aren’t exempt. While you could presumably perchance be a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a part, regardless if won here or out of the country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it is an quantity that doesn’t obtain reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 take on a scratch off imprint, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your approved slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.