Sports betting fans are encouraged to come out to the Meadowlands Racetrack and meet the man who was instrumental in bringing sports wagering to New Jersey.

Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak will be at the Meadowlands Racetrack FanDuel Sportsbook on Monday, April 8 from 7-9 p.m. He will be signing copies of his book, ‘Beat the Odds: The Epic Battle That Brought Legal Sports Betting Across America.’

April 8 is also the night of the college basketball championship. Fans can grab an autographed copy of the book and stay to watch and wager on the championship game.

Copies of Lesniak’s book will be available for purchase onsite but can also be purchased in advance at lesniakinstitute.org/product/book and all proceeds are gifted to The Lesniak Institute for American Leadership.

(With files from the Meadowlands Racetrack)