Press Release: 2/6/2026

Massachusetts and Washington Governors Place a Friendly Bet on Super Bowl LX

 

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2/05/2026

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BOSTON — Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced a friendly wager ahead of this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

“We are so proud of our New England Patriots and can’t wait to cheer them on this Sunday,” said Governor Healey. “I talked to the people of Massachusetts and agreed that, in the unlikely event that the Seahawks win, we’ll send Washington some of the very best seafood and coffee. We’re grateful to Massachusetts’ own Legal Seafoods and Dunkin’ for donating their finest products, and I hope everyone from Boston to Seattle has a fun and safe time this weekend. Go Pats!"   

"I was at the Super Bowl in 2015 — We are definitely getting revenge," said Governor Ferguson. "I don't think for a moment that the Patriots will win, but in that unlikely event, we'll send some of the best shellfish and coffee in the world to our friends in Massachusetts. Go Hawks!"

Under the terms of the wager, the Governor of the winning team will select a gift of their choice for their state. Massachusetts will send a taste of the Commonwealth, including Legal Sea Foods’ Famous New England clam chowder, two live Maine lobsters, a curated selection of East Coast oysters, and classic lobster rolls, and Dunkin' coffee. Washington will ship an offering of shellfish and coffee. Governor Healey previously asked residents on social media for ideas to help determine what to send.