Confused on how to report Daily Fantasy Sports Winnings

[SimplyConfused88]

I am very confused on how to report my Daily Fantasy Sports Winnings. I received a 1099 from Draftkings for $4599.

The article below by TT says to report as Other Income.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/general/tax-considerations-for-fantasy-sports-fans/L75xYecdS

However the IRS has stated they view DFS as Gambling. If that is the case, why do i receive a 1099 and not W2-Gs?

[Critter-3]

If you got a 1099-misc box 3  then you can either enter it as gambling winnings so that you can deduct losses on the Sch A or as other income on Sch 1 line 8.  As to why they sent that form ?  You would have to ask them.

[SimplyConfused88]

So report the value on the 1099 as Other Income and then if i have losses from any other avenues i can itemize?

[Critter-3]

NO ... to deduct gambling losses you MUST report the winnings as gambling winnings or they will not be allowed.  In the gambling winnings section you can enter them without the W-2G form ... just read the screens.