What do i need to provide as proof of gambling losses

[LeeM]

According to the IRS and from the website here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Taxes-101/Can-You-Claim-Gambling-Losses-on-Your-Taxes...

The IRS requires you to keep a diary 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 diary 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