BetMGM & Evolution unveil new event with New York Jets legends

Live blackjack dealer event ‘Kickoff with the stars’ will feature Jets legends Tony Richardson and Wayne Chrebet.

Sportsbook and iGaming operator BetMGM has announced a new live dealer blackjack event, ‘Kickoff with the stars,’ in partnership with Evolution – offering fans the chance to engage with Football team New York Jets legends Tony Richardson and Wayne Chrebet.  

Set to be held at Evolution’s Atlantic City live dealer studio, players will be able to join the experience by logging onto the BetMGM Casino in New Jersey. The live dealer blackjack event will commence at 7:30pm and finish at 10pm on September 5. Richardson and Chrebet are set to engage with blackjack players through commentary and stories. 

Evolution CEO of North America, Jacob Claesson, commented on the announcement, saying, “Evolution is thrilled to partner with BetMGM to facilitate an unforgettable live dealer experience with two New York Jets legends to kick off the NFL season. This exciting event showcases our innovative live dealer blackjack and offers players the rare opportunity to interact in real-time with Wayne and Tony while playing.”  

Evolution was recently subject to a complaint filed by the Culinary Union Local 226 over unfair labor practices.  

For BetMGM, this latest development comes after the operator expanded its partnership with Hacksaw Gaming, introducing the collaboration to the Michigan and New Jerseyan markets.  

BetMGM VP of Gaming Product & Content, Oliver Bartlett, also spoke on the live dealer event, stating, “By bringing together the star power of Jets legends Wayne Chrebet and Tony Richardson with the thrill of live dealer blackjack, BetMGM is creating an exciting event to celebrate the start of the NFL season. This showcases our live dealer offering and commitment to delivering new and entertaining experiences for our players.”  

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