Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Thursday, June 18, 2026
4 notable wins | Total payouts: $148,900 | Total taxes: $41,121
$148,900
Total Payouts
$41,121
Total Taxes
27.6%
Avg Tax Rate
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NHL12-Leg Parlay
$142,000
from $500 wager
12-leg parlay on Rangers vs Bruins — $500 turned into $142,000
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (Ohio)
Net Profit
$141,500
Federal Tax (24%)
-$33,960
State Tax
-$4,953
Take-Home
$102,587
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $141,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $3,396 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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UFC5-Leg Parlay
$5,700
from $25 wager
5-leg parlay on Main Card Opener — $25 turned into $5,700
Source: RedditTax Breakdown (California)
Net Profit
$5,675
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,362
State Tax
-$528
Take-Home
$3,785
OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $5,675 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $136 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.
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MLBFutures
$1,000
from $10 wager
futures bet on Astros vs Rangers — $10 turned into $1,000
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (Massachusetts)
Net Profit
$990
Federal Tax (24%)
-$238
State Tax
-$50
Take-Home
$702
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NFLStraight Bet
$200
from $100 wager
moneyline bet on 49ers vs Rams — $100 turned into $200
Source: X/TwitterTax Breakdown (VA)
Net Profit
$100
Federal Tax (24%)
-$24
State Tax
-$6
Take-Home
$70