Bring Your ID to Atlantic City
An acquaintance of mine was playing in Bally’s last week, when a couple near him lined up the three 7s on the slot machine for a $2,500 jackpot. Not bad. The slot attendant came over, and asked for ID because it was more than the $1,200 the IRS requires to be reported. The guy didn’t have it on him. The woman had hers, but since he was the one seated in the chair, the attendant said the money had to go to him. He did get a receipt that he hit the jackpot, and was told to come back with his ID to claim the money.
That’s an extra pain for him, especially if he lives far away from Atlantic City. I don’t know if he ever went back to collect it.
Be forewarned. Always carry ID and be prepared to give your Social Security number if you hit a slot jackpot for more than $1,200. If you hit, the IRS-mandated policy is simple: No ID, no money. Residents of other countries will have to show a passport or other official identification - and prepare to leave a lot of their money to Uncle Sam. If you don’t have ID on you or don’t want the IRS to be involved with your gambling transactions, play games with lower jackpots.
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