TLDR Fanatics Sports & Casino now offers free injury protection for entire NFL and NBA games. Eligible player prop bets are covered automatically, with no opt-in or claim needed. Injuries before halftime get instant refunds, while injuries after halftime are paid in FanCash. Fanatics says it is the first sportsbook to cover the whole game at no charge. Fanatics separately paid FanCash to bettors after Giants running back Cam Skattebo was benched.
Fanatics Sports & Casino is expanding its player injury protection program. The sportsbook will now cover full NFL and NBA games at no extra cost to customers.
The change comes as the NBA starts its new season and the NFL enters Week 7. The program applies to bettors on both leagues.
The protection is automatic for eligible player prop bets. Customers do not need to opt in, use a promo token, or file a claim.
How the Injury Refunds Work
The program is called FAIR PLAY Max Pledge. If a player that a customer bet on leaves a game injured and does not return, that part of the bet is voided.
On a single bet, the customer gets their stake back. On a parlay, the remaining legs of the bet stay active.
Timing decides how the refund is paid. If the injury happens before halftime, the refund is given right away.
If the injury happens after halftime, the customer receives FanCash once the game ends. For parlays with legs still to play, FanCash is credited after every leg has settled.
FanCash is the company’s rewards currency. Customers can use it for merchandise, trading cards, game tickets, and more sportsbook bets.
Ted Moss is President of Sportsbook at Fanatics Betting and Gaming. He said the company builds its products around the fan experience.
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