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Gambling options have proliferated in Illinois under Pritzker, who signed legislation in 2019 that legalized sports betting, authorized six new casinos and expanded the pool of tens of thousands of slot machines in bars and restaurants to help fund his signature $45 billion capital infrastructure upgrade plan. A campaign spokesman said Pritzker “had winnings and losses from a casino” but didn’t name his game(s) of chance, nor where he beat the house.
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Audio and summary Why the Holdup Using Artificial Intelligence to Cut Illinois Government Costs? – Wirepoints
May 19, 2026
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Note to readers from Mark Glennon re: Ukraine
May 6, 2026
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer – Chicago’s struggling commercial real estate and more
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
Audio and summary
I guess he holds a Monday through Friday schedule as governor. Not very Presidential if anyone is paying attention.
Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker Recounts $1.4 Million Las Vegas Blackjack Win Illinois officeholder was asked about money disclosed in a 2024 tax return By John McCormick Quick Summary Illinois Gov. Pritzker disclosed $1.4 million in blackjack winnings from a single trip last year, detailed in his 2024 tax return. Pritzker, with an estimated net worth of $3.9 billion, is the second-wealthiest elected official in the nation. The governor stated his wealth isn’t a political liability and promoted Illinois casinos, noting his charitable poker match. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is trying to boost his everyman appeal… Read more »
Is he using the taxpayers funded limousine to travel back and forth to his favorite casino ?
I want to see RECEIPTS from his gambling deductions .
So you think the guy who removed toilets from his gold coast mansion in order to artificially lower his real estate tax bill is up to no good?! You’re gonna stand there and suggest that the guy who is on a federal wiretap actively discussing making a campaign contribution to Rod Blagojevich in exchange for a political appointment is untrustworthy?! What’s next? Are you going to claim that since the gambling industry does extensive business in Illinois, that a $1.4 million payout from a single source, in a single year on an unspecified amount wagered is somehow suspicious and needs… Read more »
You want proof that Pritzker is a glutton with no self control?
This is proof.
While we’re here, let’s review the 7 Deadly Sins:
Pride
Greed
Wrath
Envy
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Guess who check all the boxes?
I love it that the low information down voter here supports the 7 Deadly Sins and is unable to articulate their position with words!
C’mon genius, let’s discuss.
I have never seen this many downvotes.
Thank you for confirmation that I AM DIRECTLY OVER THE TARGET!
I have obviously struck a nerve, and as usual, the good little Marxists have been struck mute!
Advice for the Marxists: clean up your act because the afterlife awaits us all, and if you keep racking up the 7 Deadly Sins, it’s a grim afterlife for you.
Seek guidance from a higher power and do nothing but good here on Earth.