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Biggest Sports Betting Wins — Friday, July 3, 2026

5 notable wins | Total payouts: $413,660 | Total taxes: $111,346

$413,660
Total Payouts
$111,346
Total Taxes
26.9%
Avg Tax Rate
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March Madness5-Leg Parlay
$380,000
from $500 wager

5-leg parlay on First Round Upset — $500 turned into $380,000

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (Pennsylvania)
Net Profit
$379,500
Federal Tax (24%)
-$91,080
State Tax
-$11,651
Take-Home
$276,769

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $379,500 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $9,108 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NBA4-Leg SGP
$23,000
from $100 wager

4-leg SGP on Warriors vs Nuggets — $100 turned into $23,000

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Nevada)
Net Profit
$22,900
Federal Tax (24%)
-$5,496
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$17,404

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $22,900 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $550 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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MLBFutures
$5,500
from $25 wager

futures bet on Astros vs Rangers — $25 turned into $5,500

Source: X/Twitter
Tax Breakdown (New Jersey)
Net Profit
$5,475
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,314
State Tax
-$349
Take-Home
$3,812

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $5,475 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $131 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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NHL14-Leg Parlay
$5,100
from $15 wager

14-leg parlay on Rangers vs Bruins — $15 turned into $5,100

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Colorado)
Net Profit
$5,085
Federal Tax (24%)
-$1,220
State Tax
-$224
Take-Home
$3,641

OBBBA Note: If this bettor had $5,085 in losses elsewhere, they'd still owe $122 in 'phantom income' tax under 2026 OBBBA rules.

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UFCStraight Bet
$60
from $10 wager

moneyline bet on Co-Main Event — $10 turned into $60

Source: Reddit
Tax Breakdown (Florida)
Net Profit
$50
Federal Tax (24%)
-$12
State Tax (no tax)
$0
Take-Home
$38