Playing taxes for your winnings are no longer exempt. Whilst you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a half, regardless if obtained here or overseas. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even supposing it’s an quantity that doesn’t catch reported to the IRS by the payer, like that $20 spend on a scratch off ticket, or a fortunate $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your accepted slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.