Summary
A US Governor, JB Pritzker of Illinois, won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas and plans to donate the amount to charity. Pritzker's tax filing shows a significant income last year, mostly from investments, and he remains a prominent political figure who has expressed criticism towards President Trump.
Key Facts
- JB Pritzker, the Governor of Illinois, won $1.4 million at a casino in Las Vegas.
- He is a two-term Democrat with a reported net worth of $3.9 billion.
- Pritzker plans to donate his casino winnings to charity.
- He and his wife reported a total income of $10.6 million in 2024.
- They paid $1.6 million in taxes on taxable income of $5.87 million.
- Pritzker has criticized President Trump’s federal actions in Chicago.
- He intends to run for a third term as governor in 2026.
