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Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Friday, May 15, 2026

4 notable wins | Total payouts: $195,300 | Total taxes: $55,477

$195,300
Total Payouts
$55,477
Total Taxes
28.4%
Avg Tax Rate
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UFC8-Leg Parlay
$138,000
from $200 wager

8-leg parlay on Main Card Fight 1 — $200 turned into $138,000

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$137,800
Federal Tax (24%)
-$33,072
State Tax
-$4,823
Take-Home
$99,905

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $137,800 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $3,307 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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MLB7-Leg Parlay
$54,000
from $25 wager

7-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $25 turned into $54,000

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (New York)
Net Profit
$53,975
Federal Tax (24%)
-$12,954
State Tax
-$3,697
Take-Home
$37,324

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $53,975 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,295 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NHL4-Leg SGP
$2,700
from $15 wager

4-leg SGP on Oilers vs Avalanche — $15 turned into $2,700

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Michigan)
Net Profit
$2,685
Federal Tax (24%)
-$644
State Tax
-$114
Take-Home
$1,927
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NFLFutures
$600
from $5 wager

futures bet on Lions vs Packers — $5 turned into $600

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Massachusetts)
Net Profit
$595
Federal Tax (24%)
-$143
State Tax
-$30
Take-Home
$422