It has been revealed that Jay-Z has his sights set on a sports betting license in New York.
It was noted Jay-Z is partnering with Sixers partner Michael Rubin, along with a company named Kambi, known for making software that is used in online sports gambling. It was noted the Gaming Commission has until December 2021 to make a decision. Along with that, Jay-Z and Rubin’s competition includes DraftKings, FanDuel, WynnBET, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook. It was noted by TMZ that New York state would approve at least two of the 6 groups, and Rubin and Jay-Z’s partnership may be in the running, as Hov is reportedly the only Black licensee applicant.