Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4 notable wins | Total payouts: $99,705 | Total taxes: $28,569
$99,705
Total Payouts
$28,569
Total Taxes
28.7%
Avg Tax Rate
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UFC13-Leg Parlay
$47,700
from $25 wager
13-leg parlay on Main Card Fight 1 — $25 turned into $47,700
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$47,675
Federal Tax (24%)
-$11,442
State Tax
-$4,434
Take-Home
$31,799
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $47,675 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,144 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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MLB5-Leg SGP
$46,600
from $200 wager
5-leg SGP on Dodgers vs Padres — $200 turned into $46,600
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$46,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$11,136
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$35,264
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $46,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,114 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBA6-Leg Parlay
$5,270
from $5 wager
6-leg parlay on Knicks vs Heat — $5 turned into $5,270
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$5,265
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,264
State Tax
-$261
Take-Home
$3,740
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $5,265 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $126 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: RedditTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$120
Federal Tax (24%)
-$29
State Tax
-$3
Take-Home
$88