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Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Monday, April 20, 2026

5 notable wins | Total payouts: $333,500 | Total taxes: $92,544

$333,500
Total Payouts
$92,544
Total Taxes
27.7%
Avg Tax Rate
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NHL5-Leg Parlay
$254,000
from $500 wager

5-leg parlay on Kraken vs Canucks — $500 turned into $254,000

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$253,500
Federal Tax (24%)
-$60,840
State Tax
-$8,873
Take-Home
$183,787

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $253,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $6,084 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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UFC8-Leg SGP
$42,000
from $200 wager

8-leg SGP on Main Event — $200 turned into $42,000

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Colorado)
Net Profit
$41,800
Federal Tax (24%)
-$10,032
State Tax
-$1,839
Take-Home
$29,929

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $41,800 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,003 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NBA10-Leg Parlay
$22,480
from $20 wager

10-leg parlay on Lakers vs Celtics — $20 turned into $22,480

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Michigan)
Net Profit
$22,460
Federal Tax (24%)
-$5,390
State Tax
-$955
Take-Home
$16,115

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $22,460 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $539 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

#4
March MadnessFutures
$15,000
from $50 wager

futures bet on Championship Game — $50 turned into $15,000

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (New York)
Net Profit
$14,950
Federal Tax (24%)
-$3,588
State Tax
-$1,024
Take-Home
$10,338

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $14,950 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $359 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

#5
MLBStraight Bet
$20
from $10 wager

moneyline bet on Cubs vs Cardinals — $10 turned into $20

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Massachusetts)
Net Profit
$10
Federal Tax (24%)
-$2
State Tax
-$1
Take-Home
$7