Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5 notable wins | Total payouts: $117,270 | Total taxes: $31,770
$117,270
Total Payouts
$31,770
Total Taxes
27.1%
Avg Tax Rate
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MLB7-Leg SGP
$91,600
from $200 wager
7-leg SGP on Dodgers vs Padres — $200 turned into $91,600
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$91,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$21,936
State Tax
-$2,285
Take-Home
$67,179
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $91,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $2,194 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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UFC13-Leg Parlay
$14,500
from $25 wager
13-leg parlay on Main Card Fight 1 — $25 turned into $14,500
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$14,475
Federal Tax (24%)
-$3,474
State Tax
-$507
Take-Home
$10,494
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $14,475 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $347 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NBA5-Leg Parlay
$8,140
from $5 wager
5-leg parlay on Knicks vs Heat — $5 turned into $8,140
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$8,135
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,952
State Tax
-$757
Take-Home
$5,426
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $8,135 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $195 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NHLFutures
$3,000
from $50 wager
futures bet on Knights vs Stars — $50 turned into $3,000
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$2,950
Federal Tax (24%)
-$708
State Tax
-$146
Take-Home
$2,096
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March MadnessStraight Bet
$30
from $15 wager
moneyline bet on Final Four — $15 turned into $30
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (VA)
Net Profit
$15
Federal Tax (24%)
-$4
State Tax
-$1
Take-Home
$10