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Polymarket links LeBron James to US$15m annual football promotion deal

By The Weekly Edge desk ·

Summary

Polymarket will feature LeBron James in advertising campaigns and social media posts promoting football, BNLData reported, citing Estadão for the deal terms. James is due to receive US$15 million a year; BNLData reported his Philadelphia 76ers salary as US$4 million annually, also citing Estadão. The deal’s duration has not been disclosed, and James will not be an investor in Polymarket.

Why it matters

The deal links a high-profile athlete to Polymarket’s football advertising, giving operators and suppliers a reported benchmark for sports promotion.

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EntityPolymarket
TypeCompany
Entries37
Main marketsUSA, Netherlands
Enforcement & compliance5
Licences & markets1
Deals & M&A11
Latest16 Oct 2026
Entity mapleftDraftKingsEli ManningPhiladelphia 76ersUSAPolymarketLos Angeles LakersDerek JeterLeBron JamesLeBron James–Polymarke
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