Illinois VGT businessman Rick Heidner is running for governor Heidner has supported Democrats and Republicans, but will run as a Republican Gov. JB Pritzker is the early 2026 front-runner One of Illinois’ most successful businessmen, whose wide-ranging interests include a major stake in the state’s slot-like video gaming terminals (VGT) industry, is seeking to replace one of the state’s wealthiest citizens as the top lawmaker in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois businessman Rick Heidner is seeking to run on the Republican ticket to oust JB Pritzker as governor. Much of Heidner’s wealth stems from his video gaming terminal business, Gold Rush Gaming. (Image: Rick for Illinois) Illinois is one of only 13 states without term limits on governors. Gov. JB Pritzker (D), whose mass wealth stems from his family’s ownership of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation, plans to seek a third term in 2026. Pritzker, worth an estimated $4 billion, will eagerly await his opponent as the Republican Primary plays out.…Read MoreCategory: Politics, Accel Entertainment, Brandon Johnson, Chicago, Gold Rush, Illinois, JB Pritzker, Pritzker, Rick Heidner, VGT, video gamingSource: Casino.org