Playing taxes to your winnings are no longer exempt. If you’re a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if obtained here or in a foreign country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable profits, even when it be an amount that would not score reported to the IRS by the payer, love that $20 exercise on a scratch off rate, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your accepted slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.