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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes. You must include them in income.

 

Keeping track of your winnings and losses

The IRS requires you to keep a log of your winnings and losses as a prerequisite to deducting losses from your winnings. This includes:

  • lotteries
  • raffles
  • horse and dog races
  • casino games
  • poker games
  • and sports betting

Your records must include:

  • the date and type of gambling you engage in
  • the name and address of the places where you gamble
  • the people you gambled with
  • and the amount you win and lose

Other documentation to prove your losses can include:

  • Form W-2G
  • Form 5754
  • wagering tickets
  • canceled checks or credit records
  • and receipts from the gambling facility