Playing taxes in your winnings are no longer exempt. In the event you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if received here or in a foreign nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, despite the proven fact that it’s an amount that doesn’t get reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 ranking on a scratch off label, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot in your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.