Playing taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. If you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if received right here or overseas. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable income, even though it be an amount that doesn’t catch reported to the IRS by the payer, love that $20 opt on a scratch off worth, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favorite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.