Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Saturday, April 25, 2026
4 notable wins | Total payouts: $629,475 | Total taxes: $186,629
$629,475
Total Payouts
$186,629
Total Taxes
29.6%
Avg Tax Rate
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March Madness8-Leg Parlay
$614,500
from $500 wager
8-leg parlay on Sweet 16 Game 1 — $500 turned into $614,500
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (VA)
Net Profit
$614,000
Federal Tax (24%)
-$147,360
State Tax
-$35,305
Take-Home
$431,335
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $614,000 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $14,736 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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MLB6-Leg Parlay
$13,575
from $25 wager
6-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $25 turned into $13,575
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$13,550
Federal Tax (24%)
-$3,252
State Tax
-$339
Take-Home
$9,959
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $13,550 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $325 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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UFCFutures
$1,000
from $10 wager
futures bet on Prelim Headliner — $10 turned into $1,000
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$990
Federal Tax (24%)
-$238
State Tax
-$35
Take-Home
$717
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NBAStraight Bet
$400
from $100 wager
moneyline bet on Bucks vs 76ers — $100 turned into $400
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$300
Federal Tax (24%)
-$72
State Tax
-$28
Take-Home
$200