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Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Thursday, April 23, 2026

5 notable wins | Total payouts: $109,535 | Total taxes: $30,049

$109,535
Total Payouts
$30,049
Total Taxes
27.4%
Avg Tax Rate
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NHL6-Leg SGP
$57,000
from $500 wager

6-leg SGP on Oilers vs Avalanche — $500 turned into $57,000

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$56,500
Federal Tax (24%)
-$13,560
State Tax
-$2,797
Take-Home
$40,143

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $56,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,356 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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UFC13-Leg Parlay
$21,450
from $25 wager

13-leg parlay on Main Card Fight 1 — $25 turned into $21,450

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Pennsylvania)
Net Profit
$21,425
Federal Tax (24%)
-$5,142
State Tax
-$658
Take-Home
$15,625

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $21,425 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $514 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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MLB8-Leg Parlay
$18,450
from $10 wager

8-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $10 turned into $18,450

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$18,440
Federal Tax (24%)
-$4,426
State Tax
-$461
Take-Home
$13,553

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $18,440 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $443 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NFLFutures
$12,500
from $100 wager

futures bet on Lions vs Packers — $100 turned into $12,500

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$12,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$2,976
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$9,424

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $12,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $298 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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March MadnessStraight Bet
$135
from $15 wager

moneyline bet on Final Four — $15 turned into $135

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Nevada)
Net Profit
$120
Federal Tax (24%)
-$29
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$91