Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Thursday, April 9, 2026
3 notable wins | Total payouts: $151,430 | Total taxes: $44,874
$151,430
Total Payouts
$44,874
Total Taxes
29.6%
Avg Tax Rate
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NHL7-Leg SGP
$124,000
from $500 wager
7-leg SGP on Oilers vs Avalanche — $500 turned into $124,000
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (New Jersey)
Net Profit
$123,500
Federal Tax (24%)
-$29,640
State Tax
-$7,867
Take-Home
$85,993
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $123,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $2,964 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NFLFutures
$18,500
from $100 wager
futures bet on Lions vs Packers — $100 turned into $18,500
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Colorado)
Net Profit
$18,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$4,416
State Tax
-$810
Take-Home
$13,174
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $18,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $442 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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MLB6-Leg Parlay
$8,930
from $10 wager
6-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $10 turned into $8,930
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Nevada)
Net Profit
$8,920
Federal Tax (24%)
-$2,141
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$6,779
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $8,920 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $214 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.