US EditionPritzker, wife made $1.4M on gambling last year, tax records show
Gambling winnings of $1.4 million contributed to Gov. Pritzker’s record $10.7 million income in 2024 amid Illinois’ expanded legalized gambling under his administration.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker reported winning $1.4 million playing blackjack during a vacation in Las Vegas with friends and his wife, MK Pritzker.
- Pritzker stated, "I was incredibly lucky," emphasizing the need for luck in casino gaming.
- A campaign spokesperson reported that Pritzker plans to donate the winnings to charity but did not provide a timeline for this donation.
- Pritzker, often considered a 2028 presidential candidate, has been vocal against President Donald Trump's immigration policies this fall.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reports $1.4 million Vegas blackjack win on tax return
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, won more than $1.4 million playing blackjack during a 2024 vacation in Las Vegas. The earnings were reported on his 2024 federal tax return, which became public on Wednesday, according to reports. Pritzker told reporters he was in Las Vegas with his wife, MK Pritzker, and friends when he won the money. “I was incredibly lucky. You have to be, to end up ahead, frankly, going to a casi…
Trump-Hating Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Raises Eyebrows With His Explanation On How He 'Won' Over $1 MILLION Playing Blackjack On Just ONE Trip to Las Vegas
One of President Trump’s biggest political adversaries stunned the political world after revealing that he won an unusual amount of money gambling in Las Vegas last year.
Chicago Graft? Dem Gov Scored $1 Million in Gambling Winnings, Financial Disclosures Reveal.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) reported $1.425 million in gambling winnings in 2024, according to records from his 2026 reelection campaign.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor of Illinois and a potential 2028 presidential candidate J.B. Pritzker.WHEN & WHERE: Gambling in Las Vegas, Nevada, during 2024; financial disclosures released in October 2025.KEY QUOTE: “He better straighten it out, FAST, or we’re coming!” – Donald T…
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