Playing taxes to your winnings have to now not exempt. Must you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a fraction, regardless if received here or in one other country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even supposing or now not it is an quantity that would now not derive reported to the IRS by the payer, fancy that $20 pick on a scratch off mark, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your favourite slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.