Playing taxes for your winnings are now not exempt. Whilst you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if received right here or in a single other nation. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even though it’s an quantity that would now not catch reported to the IRS by the payer, take care of that $20 purchase on a scratch off price, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot for your favourite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.