Gambling taxes in your winnings are no longer exempt. If you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if won right here or in a foreign country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even supposing it be an quantity that does no longer salvage reported to the IRS by the payer, love that $20 fetch on a scratch off tag, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot in your well-liked slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.