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May 14th, 2019 at 7:50:23 AM permalink
From CDC Gaming Reports:
https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/nevada-illinois-representatives-want-jackpot-reporting-threshold-raised-to-5000/

They are proposing an increase to $5K. I would hope any change would also index the number to inflation moving forward.
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May 14th, 2019 at 7:56:15 AM permalink
Has the government or the IRS ever introduced a person's players club data in a criminal or civil case? MGM seems to have turned over that shooters pretty quick.
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May 14th, 2019 at 8:05:15 AM permalink
long overdue. I hope this happens.
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May 14th, 2019 at 8:44:59 AM permalink
So 1977 gives a date missing from that earlier thread. Using an inflation calculator I get 1200 1977 dollars is equal to 5026 2018 dollars.
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May 14th, 2019 at 9:37:54 AM permalink
Quote: rsactuary

long overdue. I hope this happens.



This will not happen. Just last year the IRS was trying to lower the threshold.
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May 14th, 2019 at 9:56:56 AM permalink
We just have to convince donny that it was put in place by a demoncrat and he'll do away with it with one swipe of his mighty pen.
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:01:07 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

This will not happen. Just last year the IRS was trying to lower the threshold.



Thats what I was thinking.

The only possibility is that the research they did into the subject (supported by casino lobbyists) and which clearly did have an effect as evidenced by their rejection of lowering w2-g reporting has sunk in.

Too good to hope for?

Again with casino lobbyists presenting buckets of info and with this in their (the casinos) best interests maybe it could happen
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:31:34 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Thats what I was thinking.

The only possibility is that the research they did into the subject (supported by casino lobbyists) and which clearly did have an effect as evidenced by their rejection of lowering w2-g reporting has sunk in.

Too good to hope for?

Again with casino lobbyists presenting buckets of info and with this in their (the casinos) best interests maybe it could happen



Why would the IRS want to lower it? They want as much income reported as possible.
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:50:07 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

This will not happen. Just last year the IRS was trying to lower the threshold.



It'll happen if Congress passes a bill, but yes, I doubt the Treasury Department is going to do this of its own accord.

(LCB Editorial link forthcoming, I think I wrote something similar here within the last few years already)
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:51:21 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

This will not happen. Just last year the IRS was trying to lower the threshold.


I'm also pessimistic, but the silver lining is that the gaming industry was able to prevent the threshold from being lowered. As darkoz said above, maybe this research into the pros/cons will sink in.
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:51:31 AM permalink
Quote: Gialmere

So 1977 gives a date missing from that earlier thread. Using an inflation calculator I get 1200 1977 dollars is equal to 5026 2018 dollars.



Yeah, and $278.89 now is worth $1,200 then.
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May 14th, 2019 at 10:55:21 AM permalink
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Why would the IRS want to lower it? They want as much income reported as possible.



The idea is it doesn't matter what the IRS wants.

Of course, I think the mandatory tracking that they supported along with the $600 threshold was totally stupid. In addition to being unduly burdensome on small locations (bars, parlors) that may only have a few machines, I think it could have also been counter-productive for the IRS. If we assume that most players incur a gambling loss for the year and that they would be more inclined to offset wins with losses (especially since the casino would essentially have to track accurately and mandatorily provide both player and the IRS with the information) players who had, in fact, lost overall would be more likely to offset.

I should imagine that a good percentage of the revenue comes from players who actually did lose money gambling overall for the year but are either unaware, unconcerned or too lazy to offset the winnings with recorded losses.
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May 14th, 2019 at 12:11:09 PM permalink
Quote: DRich

Why would the IRS want to lower it? They want as much income reported as possible.



Just hazarding a guess.

Casinos want higher w2g requirements so less wait and paperwork = higher profits.

Lobbying to politicians and their campaign donations since they want higher profits

Politicians influence the IRS decision results in success for higher w2g reporting.

So to answer your question its politics vs. Higher income reported to the IRS
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May 14th, 2019 at 12:20:23 PM permalink
Not just that, but we also have to consider that the average bet amount has increased across the board since 1977. Even on, "Penny," machines the max bet is generally greater than it was on quarter machines (and maybe even dollar machines, in some cases) in the 1970's.

From a slot manufacturer perspective and a casino perspective, a greater W2G threshold will enable them to create higher Variance machines that can return x times the bet more than they can now if the goal is to avoid a W-2G. This will be good for players who might like games where you can bet $5.00 and hit pays that are greater than a few hundred bucks with more frequency.
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May 14th, 2019 at 12:21:57 PM permalink
I may be mistaken, but I think the top paying slot in AC when it first opened was $500.
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May 14th, 2019 at 12:25:23 PM permalink
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I may be mistaken, but I think the top paying slot in AC when it first opened was $500.



I'd believe it, I believe that MickeyCrimm has stated that Montana has a limit of $600 for a jackpot even to this day.
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May 14th, 2019 at 12:53:58 PM permalink
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I'd believe it, I believe that MickeyCrimm has stated that Montana has a limit of $600 for a jackpot even to this day.



That's the same in NYS

EDIT: think I read that wrong. You saying no one can win MORE than $600 or that is the jackpot trigger?
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May 14th, 2019 at 1:36:48 PM permalink
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I'd believe it, I believe that MickeyCrimm has stated that Montana has a limit of $600 for a jackpot even to this day.



It is actually $800 and a max bet of $2. A player cannot win more than that and W2-Gs are never issued. Every cash out is paid by the attendant, sort of like playing at the Las Vegas airport. Each casino is limited to 20 machines, so they hear every ticket being printed and they’ll usually walk over and pay the ticket. Those printers are loud, like a dot matrix with a carbon copy that stays in the machine.
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May 14th, 2019 at 1:38:42 PM permalink
The NYS racinos have video lottery terminals (slot machine networks), and I haven't hung around to win anything there, but there might be a $600 tax form to fill out instead of the $1200 at non-racinos.

You'd think with the standard tax deduction going from whatever it was to $12K or $24K, they could raise the tax form amount to $10K, but I think the gov't wants to lower it to catch tax cheats instead.

BTW, those $10,000 CTR's could probably be raised to $75K based on inflation over the last several decades.
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May 14th, 2019 at 2:12:37 PM permalink
Quote: ChumpChange

The NYS racinos have video lottery terminals (slot machine networks), and I haven't hung around to win anything there, but there might be a $600 tax form to fill out instead of the $1200 at non-racinos.

You'd think with the standard tax deduction going from whatever it was to $12K or $24K, they could raise the tax form amount to $10K, but I think the gov't wants to lower it to catch tax cheats instead.

BTW, those $10,000 CTR's could probably be raised to $75K based on inflation over the last several decades.



In NYS over $600 does not generate w2g. Just a jackpot. They check if u owe back nys taxes, child support, parking tickets or welfare reimbursement

I doubt they will raise the CTR. Even with inflation I notice the average American walks around with less than $10gees in his pockets. $30 or $40 gees in cash still is enough to raise suspicion
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May 14th, 2019 at 2:41:14 PM permalink
Quote: ChumpChange



BTW, those $10,000 CTR's could probably be raised to $75K based on inflation over the last several decades.



I would think just the opposite. Because people use less cash these days I wouldn't be surprised if they lowered it for Anti-Money laundering reasons.
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May 14th, 2019 at 2:53:00 PM permalink
The Jackpot raise should have happened a long time ago. The $1200 threshold was from the 1970's where $1200 was REALLY a big deal. In 2019, $1200 is not really all that big deal anymore. $5,000 threshold is more like it IMHO. :)
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May 14th, 2019 at 2:56:25 PM permalink
A gallon of gas was 36 cents in 1970, so they could raise the CTR to $100K, lol.
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May 14th, 2019 at 3:07:38 PM permalink
Man wins more than $1.6 million from penny slot at local casino
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/man-wins-more-than-1-6-million-from-penny-slot-at-local-casino
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May 14th, 2019 at 3:16:56 PM permalink
Quote: darkoz

That's the same in NYS

EDIT: think I read that wrong. You saying no one can win MORE than $600 or that is the jackpot trigger?



Cannot win more. (Corrected to $800 by CrystalMath---Thanks!)
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May 14th, 2019 at 4:11:29 PM permalink
Quote: DRich

Why would the IRS want to lower it? They want as much income reported as possible.



IRS is part of the executive branch, they simply enforce the laws that the legislative branch enacts. In a Democracy of the people and for the people, the lawmakers work for their constituents. That is why the IRS would change it. Of course most people believe American democracy is not for the people, but instead whatever can be sold to the highest bidder.
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May 15th, 2019 at 12:37:07 AM permalink
I think my fastest payout for a W2G was about a few minutes. Longest was probably 30 minutes or so. W2Gs for small amounts are a PITA; $1200 is 12 bets on $100/spin, 24 bets on $50/spin. Not exactly a windfall. Usually there are other machines with the same paytables but sometimes you have to play the 1 machine that's good and if it locks up, your hands/hr goes down. Anyway that's all irrelevant to the casino, they just want to get rid of the paperwork and labor involved so more money can be bet. Players aren't interested in sitting and waiting to get paid, so it looks like this is just some government thing that makes nobody happy.

Another minor thing is that of course player tracking with cards isn't 100% accurate, but it's a factor to consider. When the W2G thing first came out I'm sure there were no tracking systems whatsoever. It's not like the government can't request individual players win/loss if they wanna look into someone further.

Overall I think the amount is way too low today.
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May 15th, 2019 at 12:51:07 AM permalink
Do the casinos routinely grant access to players records? Could the government search players clubs and match social security with dead beats or people on welfare? I know states supply casinos with social security numbers to seize the winnings, but does the casino allow fishing expeditions?
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May 15th, 2019 at 4:35:57 AM permalink
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Do the casinos routinely grant access to players records? Could the government search players clubs and match social security with dead beats or people on welfare? I know states supply casinos with social security numbers to seize the winnings, but does the casino allow fishing expeditions?



In NYS its reactive, not proactive.

Deadbeat could play for 10 years, then bam jackpot and ss first verified.

Players clubs dont even ask for ss at signup.

Plus after winning a jackpot, deadbeat can return to gamble without penalty until he either a) wins another jackpot or b) satisfies the debt collection
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May 15th, 2019 at 6:59:21 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

In NYS its reactive, not proactive.

Deadbeat could play for 10 years, then bam jackpot and ss first verified.

Players clubs dont even ask for ss at signup.

Plus after winning a jackpot, deadbeat can return to gamble without penalty until he either a) wins another jackpot or b) satisfies the debt collection



Player's Club SHOULDN'T ask for SS at signup. That's just asking, no, BEGGING for identity theft problems.
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May 15th, 2019 at 2:32:16 PM permalink
Casinos are the only place to my knowledge that an asset has to be taken out of service to satisfy tax reporting rules.

The raise to $5000 is a win/win for the players, and for the casinos.

Guess who loses? The poor slot attendant who will be hand paying less taxable jackpots, hence fewer tips.
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May 15th, 2019 at 2:35:15 PM permalink
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Casinos are the only place to my knowledge that an asset has to be taken out of service to satisfy tax reporting rules.

The raise to $5000 is a win/win for the players, and for the casinos.

Guess who loses? The poor slot attendant who will be hand paying less taxable jackpots, hence fewer tips.



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May 15th, 2019 at 10:18:27 PM permalink
I'm obviously in favor of raising the W2G threshold to $5k. Hell, they should just get rid of it altogether.

On the other hand, you can be damn sure the government wants their money. I suspect if this does go through, they're going to "make a compromise" and **** us on something else....and chances are, it's going to be worse overall.
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May 16th, 2019 at 7:24:18 AM permalink
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Guess who loses? The poor slot attendant who will be hand paying less taxable jackpots, hence fewer tips.



Also the IRS, and the general population will be collecting less tax money. 99% of the population will not report their wins under $5000.
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May 16th, 2019 at 7:59:35 AM permalink
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Also the IRS, and the general population will be collecting less tax money. 99% of the population will not report their wins under $5000.



You are not taking into account that 99% of the population will give it all back.
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May 16th, 2019 at 8:47:36 AM permalink
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You are not taking into account that 99% of the population will give it all back.



Exactly. If everyone was inclined to keep accurate win/loss records, I think it's quite conceivable that the IRS would be raking in a lot less on this than they currently do.
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May 16th, 2019 at 9:49:48 AM permalink
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From CDC Gaming Reports:
https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/nevada-illinois-representatives-want-jackpot-reporting-threshold-raised-to-5000/

They are proposing an increase to $5K. I would hope any change would also index the number to inflation moving forward.

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May 16th, 2019 at 9:56:28 AM permalink
Quote: Mission146

Exactly. If everyone was inclined to keep accurate win/loss records, I think it's quite conceivable that the IRS would be raking in a lot less on this than they currently do.


If you take the standard deduction, you can't offset the wins. The number of people who are not in position to itemize was quite large before they doubled the standard deduction. I suspect it's now almost all of us.
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May 16th, 2019 at 10:22:40 AM permalink
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If you take the standard deduction, you can't offset the wins. The number of people who are not in position to itemize was quite large before they doubled the standard deduction. I suspect it's now almost all of us.

^^^Exactly!

I itemized for 2017, but took the standard deduction for 2018. Had to eat the tax burden for my sole W2-G even though my 2018 gambling showed a net loss. At least I don't have a reason to keep records of my gambling, any more! :/
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May 16th, 2019 at 10:46:16 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

This will not happen. Just last year the IRS was trying to lower the threshold.



Quote: AcesAndEights

I'm also pessimistic, but the silver lining is that the gaming industry was able to prevent the threshold from being lowered. As darkoz said above, maybe this research into the pros/cons will sink in.



The legislation both of you are talking about did not include any provision to actually lower the reporting threshold for slot winnings to $600.

In the proposed legislation comments were requested regarding reporting thresholds, including the feasibility of reducing those thresholds to $600 at a future time.

The main thrust of the legislation was concerning the procedures for the reporting of "reportable gambling winnings" .
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May 16th, 2019 at 1:20:59 PM permalink
Quote: ChumpChange

The NYS racinos have video lottery terminals (slot machine networks), and I haven't hung around to win anything there, but there might be a $600 tax form to fill out instead of the $1200 at non-racinos.

For lottery games in NY state, which includes VLTs, the threshold is a win of $600 or more that is also at least 300 times the amount wagered. A $600 win may or may not be reported to IRS. It depends on what amount was wagered to win it. If you go to a "racino" and win $750 on a hand of $5 fake video poker, you get a nonplayable only-cash-at-cage ticket, but you are not reported for purposes of income tax. The same win on a $1 game would be reported to IRS though. If you play a game like "88 Fortunes" at $8.80 max bet, you need to win $2640 to trigger tax reporting. Again, wins over $600 will be paid either as a ticket or handpay.
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May 16th, 2019 at 3:45:42 PM permalink
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For lottery games in NY state, which includes VLTs, the threshold is a win of $600 or more that is also at least 300 times the amount wagered. A $600 win may or may not be reported to IRS. It depends on what amount was wagered to win it. If you go to a "racino" and win $750 on a hand of $5 fake video poker, you get a nonplayable only-cash-at-cage ticket, but you are not reported for purposes of income tax. The same win on a $1 game would be reported to IRS though. If you play a game like "88 Fortunes" at $8.80 max bet, you need to win $2640 to trigger tax reporting. Again, wins over $600 will be paid either as a ticket or handpay.



I disagree. Regardless of the amount wagered, a payout of $1200 or more will generate a W2g. This is a federal rule, and does not matter if it is Class III, or Class II (fake video poker). Where does $2640 come from?
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May 16th, 2019 at 4:12:07 PM permalink
$2,640/$8.80 = 300
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May 16th, 2019 at 4:32:53 PM permalink
Quote: darkoz

Quote: DRich

Also the IRS, and the general population will be collecting less tax money. 99% of the population will not report their wins under $5000.

You are not taking into account that 99% of the population will give it all back.



It shouldn't even matter whether they give it back or not. Playing these games in itself is a tax. To tax winning jackpots is double taxation.
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May 16th, 2019 at 4:33:48 PM permalink
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$2,640/$8.80 = 300



The math is correct, but the law does not work that way. The correct answer is that on any slot jackpot, it does not have to be 300:1 in order to trigger a W2g.

Play a $100 slot machine, hit 3 bars, and your $1200 payout triggers the W2g. I watched people do this, and I was completely befuddled as to why they would so something like that. Many casinos have jackpots capped at $1199 to avoid the reporting requirement.

Again, this is Federal law.
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May 16th, 2019 at 4:34:31 PM permalink
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It shouldn't even matter whether they give it back or not. Playing these games in itself is a tax. To tax winning jackpots is double taxation.



I agree 100% that the way gambling winnings are taxed is crazy. Having said that, the law is the law.
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May 16th, 2019 at 5:48:20 PM permalink
The lottery system is the best system. Basing reporting on a multiple of amount wagered is easy with computerized games and play monitoring systems. They could even put an upper limit on it. $1200 and 300 times wager for wins less than or equal to $9999.99 and all wins reported for $10,000 and greater (sorry, $5000 denom slot players)..
Quote: FCBLComish

The math is correct, but the law does not work that way. The correct answer is that on any slot jackpot, it does not have to be 300:1 in order to trigger a W2g.

Play a $100 slot machine, hit 3 bars, and your $1200 payout triggers the W2g. I watched people do this, and I was completely befuddled as to why they would so something like that. Many casinos have jackpots capped at $1199 to avoid the reporting requirement.

Again, this is Federal law.

The law does work that way. VLTs are lottery tickets, not slot machines. They give off the appearance of a slot game, but they are not slot games. NY VLTs get the "ticket" from Schenectady, where the lottery lives. The law considers any winnings lottery winnings. This is how scratchers work too. A $3000 win on a $30 scratcher needs to be collected at lottery facility, but no W-2G.

If you go to Finger Lakes, which is VLTs, and win $1234 on max bet game of "88 Fortunes", you do not get a W-2G. If you go to Tioga, which is an actual casino, you will get W-2G on same win. The $5000 withholding threshold does apply. $1200 W-2G does not. At $600, they check you for back taxes and unpaid child support, which is why you have to go to cage. You get a W-2G at $600 only if wager was $2.00 or less.
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16 Q: Does New York State report the amount of lottery prize to the Internal Revenue Service?

A: Yes. The New York State Lottery is required to report all prizes where the proceeds from thewager are greater than $600 and at least 300 times the amount of the wager. A federal Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, will be issued to you reporting the total prize payment. In addition, Form W-2G will also show the amount, if any, of federal, New York State, New York City, and Yonkers income tax withheld.

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May 16th, 2019 at 7:08:32 PM permalink
Quote: FCBLComish

The math is correct, but the law does not work that way. The correct answer is that on any slot jackpot, it does not have to be 300:1 in order to trigger a W2g.

Play a $100 slot machine, hit 3 bars, and your $1200 payout triggers the W2g. I watched people do this, and I was completely befuddled as to why they would so something like that. Many casinos have jackpots capped at $1199 to avoid the reporting requirement.

Again, this is Federal law.



Itsmejeff is correct.

Federal law for slots does not apply to lottery tickets which is VLTs

I am witness to that living in NYS

Also, any jackpot over $5000 (I dont believe it matters about the 300:1 win) is not only taxable but MUST have state and federal taxes removed at the top tax bracket. Again something that is not the case for regular slots where you can collect every penny and pay the taxes end of year

Different rules. The word casino is on the building facade but VLT is the real name :)
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May 17th, 2019 at 6:34:30 AM permalink
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I disagree. Regardless of the amount wagered, a payout of $1200 or more will generate a W2g. This is a federal rule, and does not matter if it is Class III, or Class II (fake video poker).



A $100 bet getting paid 12:1 would not get a W2G.
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May 17th, 2019 at 7:38:59 AM permalink
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A $100 bet getting paid 12:1 would not get a W2G.



In Atlantic city it does.

In NYS racinos it does not
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