The New York Jets on Tuesday announced their second sports betting partnership in less than a week.
The Jets and WynnBET New York have entered into a multiyear agreement to make the Wynn Resorts sports betting platform an official sports betting partner of the team, according to a news release.
Just days before the regular season started last week, the Jets announced a multiyear partnership with Fubo Sportsbook to become an official sports betting partner of the club. Fubo Sportsbook is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. It’s Fubo’s first sponsorship of a professional sports team.
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Both deals come as New York sports betting is taking steps to go mobile. The state currently offers retail sports betting at four upstate casinos. The state continues to make strides to add online and mobile sports betting as it expands New York gambling options.
The Jets also have a partnership with BetMGM NY.
More on the WynnBET Deal
The WynnBet agreement will include the WynnBET Green Room at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for Jets home games, as well as presenting partnership of the Jets Podcast Network and the Jets SportsNet NY Pre- and Post-Game Live shows.
The Green Room is a ticketed, all-inclusive food and beverage lounge at Jets home games. The space — about 4,800 square feet — will provide a sportsbook experience, allowing ticketed Jets fans access to live WynnBET betting content such as point spreads, game totals, in-play wagering and more, the news release said You will need to be 21 or older to enter the lounge.
“WynnBET is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking operators in the LSB marketplace,” Jeff Fernandez, Jets vice president of business development and ventures, said in the release. “The Wynn name represents a premium brand and overall high touch experience that fits perfectly into the aura of the Green Room. We also expect Jets fans to enjoy the compelling new content on the Jets Podcast Network and benefit from the WynnBET relationship on gameday and throughout the entire football season.”
WynnBET also will become the presenting partner of the team's flagship podcast network, including “The Official Jets Podcast” and “Jets Game Preview” pods, the release said. “The Official Jets Podcast,” hosted by team reporter Eric Allen and former Jets player Leger Douzable, will discuss news around the team.
In the new “Jets Game Preview” series, team reporter Ethan Greenberg and NFL insider Cynthia Frelund will analyze the upcoming Jets game, the release said.
Jets vs. Patriots Sunday
The Jets, who face long odds this season, play their first home game of the season on Sunday, hosting the New England Patriots at 1 p.m. New York lost its first game on the road, 19-14, on Sunday under new head coach Robert Saleh and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson.
New York is a 5.5-point underdog at DraftKings New York, FanDuel NY and Bet365 NY.
The Patriots lost their home opener 17-16 to the Miami Dolphins. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones made his debut for New England.
