I made an account on this forum JUST TO REPLY TO THIS!!!
YES THEY WILL TAKE IT!!! EVERY PENNY, I won a substantial amount (substantial to me) and I didn't know they took it all, after the state and the massive amount of federal I owed, (thanks to certain family members who can "do that for free, and get 3x the refund") I ended up with a little under 500, after crying feeling defeated a few smacks in the back of the head from the wife....I'll never make the mistake again, the best way is go to a casino (people at casinos usually won't rip you off or try to withdraw all the cameras) tell them you will give them 2 - 3 % and have them cash it...IF you trust they don't owe taxes...good luck I know this post is old I found it in 2025 so hopefully others will also
