New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy placed the first official bet since the state legalized sports gambling after the United States Supreme Court struck down a 1992 law last month that previously banned the practice.
Darren Rovell of ESPN noted Murphy placed $20 futures wagers on Germany to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the New Jersey Devils to win the 2019 Stanley Cup:
Darren RovellNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy places the first legal sports bet in the state of New Jersey: $20 on Germany to win the World Cup, $20 on the Devils to win the Stanley Cup.