Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3 notable wins | Total payouts: $56,700 | Total taxes: $18,534
$56,700
Total Payouts
$18,534
Total Taxes
32.7%
Avg Tax Rate
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MLB8-Leg Parlay
$52,600
from $200 wager
8-leg parlay on Braves vs Mets — $200 turned into $52,600
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$52,400
Federal Tax (24%)
-$12,576
State Tax
-$4,873
Take-Home
$34,951
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $52,400 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $1,258 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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NHL7-Leg SGP
$3,400
from $50 wager
7-leg SGP on Oilers vs Avalanche — $50 turned into $3,400
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Arizona)
Net Profit
$3,350
Federal Tax (24%)
-$804
State Tax
-$84
Take-Home
$2,462
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NFLFutures
$700
from $20 wager
futures bet on Lions vs Packers — $20 turned into $700
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Illinois)
Net Profit
$680
Federal Tax (24%)
-$163
State Tax
-$34
Take-Home
$483