Taxes on Casino Winnings
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When it comes to online gambling, countries fall into three categories. The first category is the one with countries that explicitly ban this activity. Second category includes countries where online gaming falls into a legal gray area. Third category consists of countries with regulated online casinos. Fourth category has subcategories where players pay no tax and where they pay a tax on gambling winnings.
There are no taxes on gambling winnings in the Baltic states. In most of the countries with a significant online gambling industry, individual players do not have to pay any taxes. The same is true in Canada and the Caribbean. The majority of Africa, South America, and Asia are also tax free on their gambling wins.
There are no taxes on Casino Winnings in Spain, Italy, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, South Africa and Macau. The United States is not on the list.
In the United States, online gambling is legal and regulated in more than half of the states. Despite differing regulatory frameworks, they all have one thing in common: casino/sportsbook winnings are taxed.
US individuals must report their gambling winnings to the IRS if they bet over $600 on odds of 300 or higher. In Las Vegas, foreign gamblers are not liable for any tax. Mexican bettors have to pay a 1% federal tax and a state tax on gambling. Germany taxes winings and stakes. French gambers are liable only for taxes on their own. In France, sportsbook/casino operators pay the taxes.
Gambling winnings are considered taxable income in some countries. However, in many countries you can keep your gambling winings without having to worry about paying taxes on them.
