Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Friday, April 24, 2026
3 notable wins | Total payouts: $263,700 | Total taxes: $70,092
$263,700
Total Payouts
$70,092
Total Taxes
26.6%
Avg Tax Rate
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UFC5-Leg Parlay
$241,600
from $200 wager
5-leg parlay on Main Card Opener — $200 turned into $241,600
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$241,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$57,936
State Tax
-$6,035
Take-Home
$177,429
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $241,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $5,794 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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March Madness7-Leg SGP
$16,900
from $50 wager
7-leg SGP on Elite 8 Matchup — $50 turned into $16,900
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$16,850
Federal Tax (24%)
-$4,044
State Tax
-$834
Take-Home
$11,972
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $16,850 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $404 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBAFutures
$5,200
from $20 wager
futures bet on Suns vs Mavericks — $20 turned into $5,200
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$5,180
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,243
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$3,937
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $5,180 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $124 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.