Gambling taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. Must you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a portion, regardless if obtained here or in a foreign country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, although or no longer it is an amount that doesn’t bag reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 gather on a scratch off set, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.