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Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5 notable wins | Total payouts: $583,740 | Total taxes: $170,097

$583,740
Total Payouts
$170,097
Total Taxes
29.1%
Avg Tax Rate
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MLB12-Leg Parlay
$411,000
from $200 wager

12-leg parlay on Yankees vs Red Sox — $200 turned into $411,000

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$410,800
Federal Tax (24%)
-$98,592
State Tax
-$20,335
Take-Home
$291,873

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $410,800 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $9,859 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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March MadnessFutures
$142,500
from $500 wager

futures bet on Championship Game — $500 turned into $142,500

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (New Jersey)
Net Profit
$142,000
Federal Tax (24%)
-$34,080
State Tax
-$9,045
Take-Home
$98,875

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $142,000 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $3,408 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NFL6-Leg Parlay
$26,260
from $20 wager

6-leg parlay on Ravens vs Bengals — $20 turned into $26,260

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Pennsylvania)
Net Profit
$26,240
Federal Tax (24%)
-$6,298
State Tax
-$806
Take-Home
$19,136

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $26,240 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $630 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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UFC7-Leg SGP
$3,680
from $10 wager

7-leg SGP on Main Event — $10 turned into $3,680

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Nevada)
Net Profit
$3,670
Federal Tax (24%)
-$881
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$2,789
#5
NHLStraight Bet
$300
from $50 wager

moneyline bet on Panthers vs Maple Leafs — $50 turned into $300

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$250
Federal Tax (24%)
-$60
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$190