The New York Jets announced a multiyear gaming partnership with MGM Resorts International on Wednesday that includes the free-to-play mobile game "I Called It" on the team's official app.
Darren Rovell of ESPN.com reported the first-of-its-kind deal meets NFL guidelines since it's not a direct gambling relationship because the PlayMGM app features both free and paid sections.
Scott Butera, MGM's president of interactive gaming, told Rovell it's an ideal agreement for the company since it allows for promotion in New Jersey, a state where gambling has been legalized following a May decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn a ban on commercial sports betting.