Illinois Gov. Pritzker made $1.4 million gambling last year, tax filings show

Illinois Gov. Pritzker made .4 million gambling last year, tax filings show


Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stands with other elected officials to discuss federal deployments in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2025.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made more than $1.4 million from gambling in 2024, his federal tax returns showed.

Pritzker, a Democrat who is widely seen as a possible presidential contender in 2028, and his wife reported nearly $10.7 million in total income that year, according to state and federal filings shared by his gubernatorial campaign with news outlets on Wednesday.

The governor collected the gambling money after playing blackjack at a casino in Las Vegas during a vacation trip with his wife and friends, his campaign told NBC News.

CNBC has reached out to Pritzker’s campaign for comment on his tax filings.

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Pritzker plans to donate the winnings, a campaign aide told NBC. He is expected to hold a press conference later Thursday morning, the aide said.

Pritzker has emerged as one of President Donald Trump’s highest-profile antagonists, as the two clash over federal immigration operations in Illinois and more.

This is developing news. Please check back for updates.



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