Playing taxes for your winnings are now not exempt. Within the event you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a fraction, regardless if won right here or in every other nation. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even if it be an amount that would not procure reported to the IRS by the payer, worship that $20 preserve shut on a scratch off impress, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favorite slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.