Louisiana made its way back into the French Empire through a Treaty of San Ildefonso with Spain in 1800.
The following rules apply to casual gamblers. Gambling winnings are fully taxable and you must report them on your tax return. Gambling income includes but is not limited to winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse races, and casinos.It includes cash winnings and the fair market value of prizes such as cars and trips.owever, the amount of losses you deduct may not be more than the amount of gambling income reported on your return. Claim your gambling losses on Form 1040, Schedule A (PDF) as an Other Miscellaneous Deduction (line 28) that is not subject to the 2% limit.
You may deduct gambling losses only if you itemize your deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A (PDF), and kept a record of your winnings and losses. The amount of losses you deduct can't be more than the amount of gambling income you reported on your return. Claim your gambling losses up to the amount of winnings, as Other Miscellaneous Deductions (line 28) that is not subject to the 2% limit. Nonresident Aliens If you're a nonresident alien of the United States for income tax purposes and you have to file a tax return for U.S. source gambling winnings, you must use Form 1040NR (PDF), U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return.