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This rich man is play a very bad and dangerous game criticizing
government employees that are enforcing current law.
Isn't that a sweetheart deal? = he pushes to legalize gambling,
and surprise SURPRISE, he wins big in Las Vegas !

from https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-politics/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-reportedly-earned-1-43m-las-vegas-gambling-winnings-2024

Illinois governor JB Pritzker reportedly earned $1.43M from Las Vegas
gambling winnings in 2024
JB Pritzker and wife reported nearly $10.7M in taxable income last year, triple their 2023 earnings

Sophia Compton By Sophia Compton FOXBusiness

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Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife reportedly took home
almost $10.7 million of taxable income last year, including about $1.43 million in gambling winnings from Las Vegas.

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The Democratic governor and first lady earned more than three times
their 2023 income, fueled by the gambling winnings, $4.2 million in
capital gains, nearly $3.9 million in dividends and over $800,000 in
taxable interest, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, citing the 2024 income
tax returns his campaign released Wednesday.

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A spokesperson for Pritzker's campaign said he "had winnings and losses
from a casino" in Las Vegas. However, they did not specify which games
he played or where he won, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for
American Progress event March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Pritzker, seeking a third term as governor and reportedly eyeing a presidential run, is worth an estimated $3.9 billion, according to Forbes.

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Under Pritzker, who first took office in 2019, gambling has expanded significantly across the Blue State. He signed legislation legalizing
sports betting and authorized six new casinos, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

People play black jack
FILE PHOTO: A view of people playing blackjack in a casino. A
spokesperson for Pritzker's campaign said he "had winnings and losses
from a casino" in Las Vegas. (gorodenkoff / Getty Images)

His wealth stems from the Hyatt Hotels Corp chain family fortune,
according to Forbes.

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The Pritzker family has long had ties to the casino industry, and before
being elected as governor, JB Pritzker invested in a company with a 1%
stake in ElginrCOs Grand Victoria Casino. His assets have since been in a blind trust to avoid conflicts of interest, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Chicago city skyline
The skyline of Chicago is seen on descent to Midway Airport on Friday,
Aug.16, 2024. Pritzker is worth an estimated $3.9 billion and seeking a
third term as Illinois governor. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via
Getty Images)

In 2024, JB and MK Pritzker paid about $3.7 million in federal and
$869,000 in state taxes, while donating $3.3 million to charity. Trusts benefiting him paid $30.2 million in federal and $4.5 million in
Illinois taxes, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

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The Illinois Office of the Governor and a spokesperson for Pritzker's
campaign did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for comment.

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