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Ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez launches new sports betting option: Mojo, the athlete ‘stock market’

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Ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez launches new sports betting option: Mojo, the athlete ‘stock market’

Alex Rodriguez launches new sports betting option: Mojo, the athlete ‘stock market’

Rodriguez and Lore bought the Minnesota Timberwolves last year for $1.5 billion. Rodriguez previously tried to buy the New York Mets with Jennifer Lopez.

Alex Rodriguez launches new sports betting option: Mojo.

Mojo, the athlete 'stock market', launched in New Jersey on Monday. It has raised $100 million to date.

The company plans to roll out in every state where sports betting is legal.

Alex Rodriguez launches new sports betting option: Mojo. It is initially offering shares in active NFL players, with plans to expand to other sports.

The site promises "This ain't fantasy" and shares entitle you to a guaranteed payout based on career-ending stats.

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