An easy-to-read guide that explains everything gamblers need to know about taxes, including: how gambling winnings are taxed when winnings are reported to the IRS by casinos when and how much tax is withheld from gambling winnings how to report winnings and document your losses the myths and realities of taxation of internet gambling completing a tax return for gambling winnings state income taxes on gambling, and how to qualify as a professional gambler. The information in this book applies to all forms of gambling, including: slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, nternet poker, poker tournaments, horce racing, keno, lotteries, bingo, raffles, sweepstakes, and sports betting.