Pritzker’s Blackjack Win Raises Questions About Gambling

IL Gov. JB Pritzker wins big

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a billionaire and well-known political figure, won $1.4 million during a high-stakes blackjack game in Las Vegas last year, according to new tax documents. The October disclosure revealed that Pritzker won the money while on vacation with his wife and friends. His campaign said he plans to donate the winnings to …

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Man Scores Over $1.3 Million Playing Blackjack In Michigan

FireKeepers Casino in Michigan

An Indiana resident, identified as Anthony W., won big playing blackjack and walked away with a staggering payout of $1,376,465.30 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan. The massive payout came not from the blackjack hand, but from a modest $5 wager placed on a Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet, a progressive jackpot feature …

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D.C. Mayor Bets On Blackjack To Grow City Revenue

D.C. Mayor

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has expressed interest in expanding local blackjack, poker, and bingo game options. During her proposed budget for 2026, Bowser said, “Our initial, kind of, thinking around the (poker and blackjack) tournaments is that we will open them up to our hotel properties.” She also mentioned allowing commercial bingo to commence at …

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