Pritzker reveals blackjack as his Las Vegas game of choice Governor donates $1.425 million in casino winnings to charity Tax returns show tripled income for the billionaire Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won $1.425 million gambling last year, according to his tax returns. A Pritzker campaign spokesperson confirmed that the governor “had winnings and losses from a casino” in Las Vegas but declined to name the venue. J.B. Pritzker, above, explained he got “incredibly lucky” at the blackjack tables of an unnamed Las Vegas casino to walk away with $1.425 million. (Image: Getty) At a press conference Thursday, the billionaire Democrat revealed his game of choice to be blackjack, adding that he would be donating the proceeds of his good fortune to charity. I went on vacation with my wife, with some friends. I was incredibly lucky. You have to be to end up ahead, frankly, going to a casino anywhere — it was in Las Vegas — and I…Read MoreCategory: Las Vegas, Midwest, Politics, Regional News, casino winnings, Illinois governor, Las Vegas blackjack, political donations, Pritzker gamblingSource: Casino.org