{"id":14392,"date":"2025-05-21T11:48:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?p=14392"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:49:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:49:28","slug":"penalties-for-not-reporting-gambling-winnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/21\/penalties-for-not-reporting-gambling-winnings\/","title":{"rendered":"Penalties For Not Reporting Gambling Winnings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winning at gambling feels great\u2014whether it\u2019s from a slot machine, a sports bet, or an online poker hand. But many people don\u2019t realize that the IRS wants its cut. Gambling winnings are taxable income, and not reporting them can lead to serious trouble, including fines, penalties, and even jail time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down in plain English to avoid IRS problems before they start.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Gambling Winnings You Need to Report<\/b><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you won $10 or $10,000\u2014all gambling winnings must be reported on your tax return.<\/span><\/p>\n

This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n