Gambling Gov.: Malloy sets friendly chocolate wager

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (Credit: Brian Pounds/Conn. Post)

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will be rooting for a free dinner and dessert when he watches the UConn Huskies Final Four games this weekend.

Malloy and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels will have regional gourmet chocolate riding on Sunday’s game between the UConn and Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Ind., women.

On Wednesday, Malloy announced a friendly wager with Kentucky Gov. Steven Beshear of a Kentucky ham versus UConn Dairy Bar ice cream for the Huskies men against Kentucky Wildcats Final Four matchup.

“I’m planning on a nice ham dinner, courtesy of the Governor of Kentucky—it will be wonderful to finish it with South Bend chocolate,” said Malloy. “The Fighting Irish are a formidable opponent with dedicated fans, but I have confidence that Geno and the UConn women will show them a great game, even if the scoreboard ultimately proves disappointing for Indiana.”

“UConn is #1 for good reason, but we don’t call them ‘Fighting Irish’ for nothing. We’re looking for a great game,” said Daniels.

Malloy and Daniels could have a chance to wager again as another Indiana team could face UConn in the men’s championship game if Indianapolis-based Butler defeats VCU on Saturday and UConn knocks off Kentucky.

Tom Cleary