Playing taxes to your winnings are no longer exempt. Whenever you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a part, regardless if won here or in a foreign country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable earnings, even when it be an quantity that would now not get reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 purchase on a scratch off mark, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your accepted slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.