New York Jets partnership with 888 Holdings draws criticism
In northern New Jersey, the New York Jets franchise of the National Football League (NFL) has reportedly raised the ire of critics after signing a sponsorship agreement with online casino and sportsbook operator 888 Holdings.
Banners appeared on Sunday:
According to a Monday report from the New York Post newspaper, the previous day had seen workers erect several three-story-high bright orange banners outside the team’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium home that featured advertisements for the online casino at 888.com.
NFL’s new stance on casino advertising:
The newspaper reported that the sponsorship deal and the subsequent appearance of the ‘gaudy displays’ were only made possible after the NFL reversed a long-standing ban on…