Lotto, quiz shows, betting shop: Do I have to pay tax on winnings from gambling?. As of: April 9, 2024, 7:00 a.m By: David Holzner CommentsPressSplit Millions of Germans indulge in gambling.

But are the profits from this taxable? Luck also plays a crucial role in this question. According to a report by the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL), 36.5 percent of Germans took part in at least one game of chance in 2023.