Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Monday, May 11, 2026
3 notable wins | Total payouts: $62,760 | Total taxes: $15,356
$62,760
Total Payouts
$15,356
Total Taxes
24.5%
Avg Tax Rate
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March Madness7-Leg Parlay
$56,200
from $50 wager
7-leg parlay on First Round Upset — $50 turned into $56,200
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Nevada)
Net Profit
$56,150
Federal Tax (24%)
-$13,476
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$42,674
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $56,150 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,348 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBA5-Leg SGP
$4,960
from $20 wager
5-leg SGP on Warriors vs Nuggets — $20 turned into $4,960
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (New Jersey)
Net Profit
$4,940
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,186
State Tax
-$315
Take-Home
$3,439
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UFCStraight Bet
$1,600
from $200 wager
moneyline bet on Co-Main Event — $200 turned into $1,600
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Pennsylvania)
Net Profit
$1,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$336
State Tax
-$43
Take-Home
$1,021