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NJ Governor Phil Murphy Places State's 1st Legal Bet, Backs Germany, Devils

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 Rovell

New 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.