Governor places first wagers as sports betting opens for business in NJ
OCEANPORT, N.J. — After more than seven years of fighting, the first legal sports bets were placed in New Jersey on Thursday at Monmouth Park. The nationwide legal battle resulted in a win for New Jersey and two wagers from Gov. Phil Murphy, who was the first to step to the counter. He bet $20 on Germany to win the World Cup, 7-2 odds, and $20 on the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup, 40-1 odds. He stands to win […]