Playing taxes on your winnings are no longer exempt. While you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a part, regardless if won here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it’s an amount that does no longer procure reported to the IRS by the payer, enjoy that $20 take hang of on a scratch off ticket, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.