Indeed, there's a size limit on reportable winnings that trigger the necessity of a W-2G. There's also potentially different requirements that trigger tax with

Indeed, there's a size limit on reportable winnings that trigger the necessity of a W-2G. There's also potentially different requirements that trigger tax withholding by the payer. It's generally $600 for winnings, and $5000 for withholding. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-01-17.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-01-17.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/gaming_withholding_reporting_threshold.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/gaming_withholding_reportin...