Ohio, Illinois Governors Place Bets Over Cubs-Indians Series
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Republican governors of Illinois and Ohio are betting cases of beer, pizza and other ballpark favorites on the World Series beginning Tuesday between the Cubs and the Indians.
On his Twitter page Monday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wagered a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and microbrew beer from Chicago if Cleveland wins.
So excited about the @cubs win that Tom Ricketts and I met up to extend a friendly #worldseries bet to my friend @johnkasich #GoCubsGo pic.twitter.com/c7m6qvbc4M
— Governor Rauner (@GovRauner) October 24, 2016
Ohio Gov. John Kasich returned the challenge on his Twitter page, promising to send Rauner "fan favorites" if Chicago wins. A Kasich spokeswoman says those would include items such as local beer and ballpark mustard from Cleveland.
It's on! @Indians vs. @Cubs in the #WorldSeries. I'm ready to enjoy some Chicago deep dish from my friend @GovRauner. #RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/KeiIZT5gcD
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) October 24, 2016
The states' two Democratic U.S. senators also made a beer wager with one another, as did their Republican counterparts. The Illinois lawmakers get beer from Cleveland if the Cubs win, and the Ohioans get Chicago beer if the Indians triumph.
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