Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Saturday, April 4, 2026
4 notable wins | Total payouts: $45,760 | Total taxes: $12,918
$45,760
Total Payouts
$12,918
Total Taxes
28.2%
Avg Tax Rate
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NHL5-Leg Parlay
$39,400
from $50 wager
5-leg parlay on Kraken vs Canucks — $50 turned into $39,400
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$39,350
Federal Tax (24%)
-$9,444
State Tax
-$1,948
Take-Home
$27,958
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $39,350 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $944 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NFL7-Leg SGP
$4,360
from $20 wager
7-leg SGP on Eagles vs Cowboys — $20 turned into $4,360
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$4,340
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,042
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$3,298
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UFCFutures
$1,600
from $10 wager
futures bet on Prelim Headliner — $10 turned into $1,600
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Pennsylvania)
Net Profit
$1,590
Federal Tax (24%)
-$382
State Tax
-$49
Take-Home
$1,159
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MLBStraight Bet
$400
from $200 wager
moneyline bet on Cubs vs Cardinals — $200 turned into $400
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$200
Federal Tax (24%)
-$48
State Tax
-$5
Take-Home
$147