Playing taxes on your winnings are no longer exempt. When you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if received here or in every other country. The IRS considers all gambling winnings taxable income, even if it’s an quantity that would now not receive reported to the IRS by the payer, enjoy that $20 interact on a scratch off impress, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your accepted slot machine. Sadly, gambling taxes are due.