Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Sunday, April 26, 2026
5 notable wins | Total payouts: $98,100 | Total taxes: $27,733
$98,100
Total Payouts
$27,733
Total Taxes
28.3%
Avg Tax Rate
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MLBFutures
$44,000
from $200 wager
futures bet on Astros vs Rangers — $200 turned into $44,000
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$43,800
Federal Tax (24%)
-$10,512
State Tax
-$1,533
Take-Home
$31,755
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $43,800 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,051 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NHL9-Leg Parlay
$27,500
from $50 wager
9-leg parlay on Rangers vs Bruins — $50 turned into $27,500
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (VA)
Net Profit
$27,450
Federal Tax (24%)
-$6,588
State Tax
-$1,578
Take-Home
$19,284
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $27,450 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $659 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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March Madness7-Leg Parlay
$24,000
from $15 wager
7-leg parlay on First Round Upset — $15 turned into $24,000
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Michigan)
Net Profit
$23,985
Federal Tax (24%)
-$5,756
State Tax
-$1,019
Take-Home
$17,210
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $23,985 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $576 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBA4-Leg SGP
$2,500
from $5 wager
4-leg SGP on Warriors vs Nuggets — $5 turned into $2,500
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Massachusetts)
Net Profit
$2,495
Federal Tax (24%)
-$599
State Tax
-$125
Take-Home
$1,771
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UFCStraight Bet
$100
from $25 wager
moneyline bet on Co-Main Event — $25 turned into $100
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (New York)
Net Profit
$75
Federal Tax (24%)
-$18
State Tax
-$5
Take-Home
$52