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Casino and slots winnings tax in Missouri

Missouri taxes slot machine winnings as ordinary income at graduated rates from 0% to 4.7%.

Updated · 2026 tax rules · How we calculate

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You keep

$4,165

Cash at payout

$4,800

Total tax

$835

Due when you file

$635

Form W-2G
Yes

$5,000 is at or above the $2,000 reporting threshold, so the payer files a W-2G with the IRS and gives you a copy.

Federal withholding at payout
$0

Casino and slots winnings aren't subject to regular federal withholding, whatever the amount. Tax is still owed when you file. If you don't give the payer your Social Security number, 24% backup withholding applies.

Federal tax on the winnings
$600

Winnings are ordinary income stacked on your other $60,000. Your top dollar lands in the 12% bracket.

State tax
$235

Missouri taxes gambling winnings as ordinary income.

Missouri withholding at payout
$200

Missouri requires the payer to hold back 4% for state tax.

Still to pay when you file
$635

Tax owed ($835) minus what was withheld ($200). Set this aside. A large balance can also mean an underpayment penalty unless you make an estimated payment.

You keep
$4,165

$5,000 minus $835 in federal and state tax: an effective rate of 16.7%.

An estimate for 2026, not tax advice. It treats this win as your only gambling income for the year and leaves out local income taxes. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

The rules

Missouri tax
Missouri taxes slot machine winnings as ordinary income at graduated rates from 0% to 4.7%.[1]
Federal tax form
Slot machine and bingo winnings of $2,000 or more are reported on a W-2G, without subtracting the wager. The threshold was $1,200 before 2026. Keno is also $2,000, after subtracting the wager on the winning game.[2]
Federal withholding
Slot machine, keno and bingo winnings are exempt from regular gambling withholding by statute, whatever the amount.[4]
Missouri withholding
Missouri withholds 4% on slot machine winnings of $1,200 or more.[5]Unverified
Gambling losses
You can deduct gambling losses only by itemizing on Form MO-A, and only if you itemized federally. Missouri uses your allowable federal itemized deductions, so the 90% limit carries over.[6]
Visitors
Missouri taxes nonresidents on slot machine winnings won there, so visitors may need to file a nonresident return.[7]
Where to play
Missouri has casinos.[8]Unverified

What you keep at different amounts

For a single filer with $60,000 of other income and no gambling losses, living and winning in Missouri.

WonW-2GWithheldFederal taxState taxYou keep
$1,500No$60$180$71$1,250
$2,000Yes$80$240$94$1,666
$5,000Yes$200$600$235$4,165
$10,000Yes$400$1,550$470$7,980
$100,000Yes$4,000$22,114$4,700$73,186

Questions

How much is Missouri tax on slot machine winnings?
Missouri taxes slot machine winnings as ordinary income at graduated rates from 0% to 4.7%.[1]
Does Missouri withhold tax from slot machine winnings?
Missouri withholds 4% on slot machine winnings of $1,200 or more.[5]Unverified
Do visitors pay Missouri tax on slot machine winnings?
Missouri taxes nonresidents on slot machine winnings won there, so visitors may need to file a nonresident return.[7]

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Sources

  1. [1] Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · checked September 22, 2026
  2. [2] IRS, Instructions for Forms W-2G and 5754 (01/2026) · checked September 22, 2026
  3. [3] Federal Register, REG-113229-25 proposed rule (Apr. 17, 2026) · checked September 22, 2026
  4. [4] 26 U.S. Code § 3402 (withholding) · checked September 22, 2026
  5. [5] RSMo 313.826 (casino) and RSMo 313.321 (lottery) · checked September 22, 2026
  6. [6] RSMo 143.141 - Missouri itemized deduction · checked September 22, 2026
  7. [7] RSMo 143.181 - Missouri source income of nonresidents · checked September 22, 2026
  8. [8] St. Louis Public Radio, Missouri sports betting launch (December 1, 2025) · checked September 22, 2026