Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 notable wins | Total payouts: $11,500 | Total taxes: $3,757
$11,500
Total Payouts
$3,757
Total Taxes
32.7%
Avg Tax Rate
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March Madness5-Leg Parlay
$10,560
from $15 wager
5-leg parlay on First Round Upset — $15 turned into $10,560
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$10,545
Federal Tax (24%)
-$2,531
State Tax
-$981
Take-Home
$7,033
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $10,545 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $253 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBA5-Leg SGP
$790
from $5 wager
5-leg SGP on Warriors vs Nuggets — $5 turned into $790
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$785
Federal Tax (24%)
-$188
State Tax
-$20
Take-Home
$577
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UFCStraight Bet
$150
from $25 wager
moneyline bet on Co-Main Event — $25 turned into $150
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (VA)
Net Profit
$125
Federal Tax (24%)
-$30
State Tax
-$7
Take-Home
$88