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.
Gambling losses are deducted on Schedule A as a miscellaneous deduction and are not subject to a 2% limit. This means that you can deduct all losses up to the amount of your winnings, not just the amount over 2% of your adjusted gross income.epending upon the amount of your winnings and the type of gambling, the establishment or payer may be required to withhold income taxes. In general, 25% of the amount is required to be withheld. In some cases, a backup withholding of 28% is required instead.