Taxes on Blackjack Winnings Changed in 2026, and No Form Will Warn You

Taxes On Blackjack Winnings | The 2026 Gambling Loss Trap

A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effective Jan. 1, 2026, lets you deduct only 90 percent of gambling losses, so you can owe tax in a year you broke even or lost. The hit scales with how much you win over the year, not your net profit, which makes high-volume, low-edge play … Read more

Sweepstakes Casino Bans | Where Online Blackjack Stands

Sweepstakes Casino Bans | Where Online Blackjack Stands

Sweepstakes Casino Bans Are Redrawing the Map for Online Blackjack Players By industry counts, at least 17 states have banned or restricted sweepstakes casinos since 2025, closing a path many players used to play online blackjack for prizes. California’s ban took effect Jan. 1, 2026 and, by one industry estimate, removed about 17 percent of … Read more