US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

[Starmix]

According to the report, a US governor took home $1.4m (£1m) in a gambling windfall last year, a copy of his recent tax filing shows.

The report said that JB Pritzker, who is the governor of Illinois, reportedly won the sum while playing blackjack at a Las Vegas casino while on holiday with his wife and friends.

The report added that the two-term Democrat already has a net worth of $3.9bn (£2.9bn), according to Forbes, and is an heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune.

In addition to the report, a campaign spokesperson told CBS, the BBC's US media partner, that Pritzker planned to donate the money to charity but did not respond when asked why he had not already done so.

Source: BBC

 

[eLdavis]

Lol so he had the time to play blackjack? Anyways that's a massive win, congratulations to him though

 

[Starmix]

Lol so he had the time to play blackjack? Anyways that's a massive win, congratulations to him though

He was indeed lucky; not all can win that huge amount in blackjack. I also do not have any idea how to play casino and blackjack. The governor was on vacation with his wife, and I think he intended to gamble and was perfectly lucky.

 

[Augusta]

JB Pritzker, who is the governor of Illinois, reportedly won the sum while playing blackjack at a Las Vegas casino. Good for you

 

[Starmix]

Not all are lucky in betting. This governor is lucky. His luck is achieved because of his expertise in playing a blackjack. His vacation with his wife in Las Vegas is s remarkable one.

 

[Min George]

Even a governor is playing gambling and it is public. It would make the governor lose value in my country.

 

[Starmix]

The governor was on their vacation with his wife in Las Vegas, a place known for its casinos, poker black jack, and more. He is just lucky. He's destined to obtain that million dollar win.