Playing taxes in your winnings are no longer exempt. In case you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a portion, regardless if received here or in a international country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable profits, even supposing it is an amount that does no longer bag reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 catch on a scratch off tag, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot in your licensed slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.