Gambling Winnings & Losses

Are my gambling winnings from the lottery subject to backup withholding ?

Generally, backup withholding applies to slot machine winnings and bingo for winnings of $1,200 or more. The amount of the winnings and withholding will be reported on Form W-2G.

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