Table games winnings tax in Washington
Nothing. Washington has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.
Updated · 2026 tax rules · How we calculate
You keep
$4,400
Cash at payout
$5,000
Total tax
$600
Due when you file
$600
- Form W-2G
- No
- Federal withholding at payout
- $0
- Federal tax on the winnings
- $600
- State tax
- $0
- Still to pay when you file
- $600
- You keep
- $4,400
Table games winnings are not reported on a W-2G. They are still taxable, and you report them yourself.
Table games winnings aren't subject to regular federal withholding, whatever the amount. Tax is still owed when you file.
Winnings are ordinary income stacked on your other $60,000. Your top dollar lands in the 12% bracket.
Washington has no personal income tax.
Tax owed ($600) minus what was withheld ($0). Set this aside. A large balance can also mean an underpayment penalty unless you make an estimated payment.
$5,000 minus $600 in federal and state tax: an effective rate of 12%.
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
- Washington tax
- Nothing. Washington has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.[1]
- Federal tax form
- Casinos generally don't issue a W-2G for blackjack, craps, roulette or baccarat winnings. They are still fully taxable, and you report them yourself.[2]Unverified
- Federal withholding
- Table game winnings aren't subject to regular gambling withholding in practice.[2]Unverified
- Where to play
- Washington has casinos.[3]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 Washington.
| Won | Form | Withheld | Federal tax | State tax | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | No | $0 | $180 | $0 | $1,320 |
| $2,000 | No | $0 | $240 | $0 | $1,760 |
| $5,000 | No | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,400 |
| $10,000 | No | $0 | $1,550 | $0 | $8,450 |
| $100,000 | No | $0 | $22,114 | $0 | $77,886 |
Questions
- How much is Washington tax on table game winnings?
- Nothing. Washington has no personal income tax. Federal tax still applies.[1]
More for Washington
All of Washington's gambling tax rules · Table games in every state
Sources
- [1] Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 · checked September 22, 2026
- [2] IRS, Instructions for Forms W-2G and 5754 (01/2026) · checked September 22, 2026
- [3] RCW 9.46.0364, Sports wagering · checked September 22, 2026