JAY-Z attended the grand opening of the new Fanatics Sportsbook store on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with Michael Rubin on Sunday. At the event, Jay helped Rubin cut the ribbon as Fanatics Betting and Gaming CEO Matt King and Ocean Casino Resort General Manager Bill Callahan cheered him on. Hough’s appearance at the opening ceremony comes as he continues to face social media backlash for helping select Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne to perform at Super Bowl LIX Strongly opposed.
When Roc Nation shared photos from the event on Instagram, one user commented: “People like Nikki are here talking about the Super Bowl show and Jay is here cutting the ribbon.” “Let this be a lesson to her and others. Start learning How to be an adult.” Another fan wrote: “When y’all talk about the Super Bowl halftime show…it’s on this level.”
JAY-Z talks to Michael Rubin in New York
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 18: (LR) Michael Rubin and JAY-Z enjoy the signature of JAY-Z in partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook at Fanatics Fest NYC at the Jacob Javits Center on August 18, 2024 Sex The 40/40 Club New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fanatic)
This isn’t Jay’s first foray into sports betting. He has previously advocated opening a casino in New York’s Times Square. “The winning licensee must always put the well-being of New Yorkers first and do what is right for the residents of New York,” he wrote in a letter last year. “This is an important step in our city’s illustrious history. A very important moment. Times Square is a vibrant entertainment hub that is unparalleled. Roc Nation and our partners will ensure that Times Square remains connected to all aspects of culture. For a crossroads destination in the world, Times Square is unparalleled. Mouth is better.
JAY-Z Attends Fanatics Sportsbook Grand Opening
Check out photos from the Fanatics Sportsbook grand opening on Instagram below. Stay tuned for further updates from JAY-Z on HotNewHipHop.
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