Playing taxes to your winnings are now not exempt. Whereas you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if received here or in a international nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, despite the reality that it be an amount that does now not derive reported to the IRS by the payer, worship that $20 devour on a scratch off designate, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot to your current slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.