Playing taxes in your winnings are not exempt. When you happen to are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a portion, regardless if won right here or abroad. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it’s an amount that does not earn reported to the IRS by the payer, take care of that $20 map shut on a scratch off designate, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot in your approved slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.