Gambling taxes to your winnings are no longer exempt. If you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if received right here or in a international country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even supposing or no longer it is an quantity that does no longer obtain reported to the IRS by the payer, love that $20 engage on a scratch off price, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your accepted slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.