(Dallas, TX)  —  The Dallas Cowboys have signed an historic sponsorship deal.  Thursday, the team became the first NFL franchise to announce a partnership with a casino.  The deal is with WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma.

At a press conference team owner/GM Jerry Jones said “The Dallas Cowboys take great pride in aligning themselves with the best brands in the world”,  Jones added “It is a privilege to stand shoulder to shoulder as partners with such a prominent entertainment brand like WinStar World Casino.”  Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said that the tribe has always had a close connection with Dallas and North Texas.

There’s no official word yet on what the partnership will look like.  The move comes after a May ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports gambling.  NFL owners recently voted to allow teams to sign sponsorship deals with casinos.