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Pritzker Says $1.4 Million Vegas Blackjack Win Will Go to Charity

The disclosure comes as he seeks a third term, prompting questions over his past push to expand gambling.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party McIntyre-Shaheen Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., April 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sophie Park
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at a press conference, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. October 9, 2025.
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Overview

  • Campaign-released 2024 tax summaries show $1,425,000 in gambling winnings reported on the joint return.
  • Pritzker said he won the money playing blackjack in Las Vegas during a vacation with his wife and friends.
  • He told reporters the figure reflects a net result from one trip, and his campaign says the winnings will be donated to charity.
  • The couple reported nearly $10.7 million in adjusted gross income for 2024, boosted by capital gains, dividends and interest in addition to the casino haul.
  • Media scrutiny has focused on optics and transparency given his 2019 law expanding gambling in Illinois and the release of partial, not full, tax returns.