Food Stamp Users Must Report Lottery Wins Under New Rules
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
If you get SNAP benefits and win big in the lottery or gambling, you’ll need to report those winnings. States will also team up with gaming groups to spot big winners who get SNAP. This update helps make sure SNAP benefits go to the right people without extra hassle or cost.
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SNAP recipients must report big wins
If you get SNAP (food assistance) and win substantial lottery or gambling winnings, you are required to report those substantial winnings. The rule uses the term “substantial winnings” as the trigger for this reporting requirement for individuals and households.
States must work with gaming entities
States are required to establish cooperative agreements with gaming entities in their States to identify SNAP participants with substantial lottery or gambling winnings. States must make SNAP participants with substantial winnings ineligible.
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