Playing taxes in your winnings are not exempt. Whenever you destroy up a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if won here or in one more country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable earnings, even when it be an amount that does not gather reported to the IRS by the payer, indulge in that $20 bewitch on a scratch off mark, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot in your favourite slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.