What is a W-2G?

Form W-2G reflects reportable gambling winnings and tax withholdings.

W-2Gs will be downloadable by January 31st.

Forms are generated for individual wins and unlike a 1099 form and End of Year Statement, W2G forms are consolidated based on a 24-hour period by game type - Casino, Sports, and Poker, but do not consolidate on a full year basis. This means players who had multiple wins, exceeding the stipulated win threshold per product, will receive one for each time they did/do so.

W-2G reportable events:

• Whenever a player has $2,000 or more in gambling winnings from bingo or slot machines.

• Whenever a player has $2,000 or more in winnings (reduced by the wager) from keno.

• Whenever a player has more than $5,000 in winnings (reduced by the wager or buy-in) from a poker tournament.

• Whenever a player has $2,000 or more in gambling winnings (except winnings from bingo, keno, slot machines, and poker tournaments) and the pay-out is at least 300 times the amount of the wager; or

• Any other gambling winnings subject to federal income tax withholding.

For a more detailed overview please see below. 

Sports & Casino table “Live or Non-Live” games (Roulette, Blackjack, and Baccarat – games that require skill) – threshold of winnings must be at least $2,000 (minus the wager) AND 300 times the bet:

• $2,000 and greater but less than $5,000 are reportable but no tax withheld.

• $5,000 and greater are reportable and withheld immediately; taxes must be withheld.

• Taxes are 24% at Federal level and taxes at state level vary by state.

• If there is withholding – an automatic signature on the W-2G is assumed based on acceptance of BetMGM’s Terms of Service.

• Bonus bets are not deducted from the win.

Poker – tournaments:

• >$5,000 for W2Gs.

• Winnings are reduced by the wager.

Slots:

• Casino games that are treated as “Slots” are reported on any win of $2,000 or more.