Giants WR Hakeem Nicks offered $88,800 to change his name to 888.com

Posted Jan 15, 2014
Hey, Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks: Want to make a quick $88,800 for the charity of your choice? All you have to do is to legally change your name to 888.com. Yes, this idea is the brainchild of 888.com, one of the new online gaming operators in New Jersey once that betting was legalized as of late November. (NorthJersey.com)

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