Fanatics Sportsbook Expands FAIR PLAY to Cover Full NFL and NBA Games

Full-Game Protection Launches

Fanatics Sportsbook has expanded its signature FAIR PLAY injury protection program, introducing a new tier called the FAIR PLAY Max Pledge. The update extends player prop coverage to full games across the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The company stated that this coverage is provided at no additional cost to the customer and applies automatically to eligible player prop wagers. No opt-in, promotional token, or claim is required for the protection to take effect.

Ted Moss, President of Sportsbook at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, said the move is part of a broader strategy to enhance the user interface. “At Fanatics, everything we build starts with making the fan experience better,” Moss said. He added, “We were the first in the industry to launch player injury protection with FAIR PLAY, and now we’re the first to cover the whole game at no charge to the customer.”

Mechanics of the Coverage

Under the FAIR PLAY Max Pledge, if a selected player leaves a game due to injury and does not return, the specific leg of the wager is voided. For straight bets, the stake is returned directly to the customer if the player is injured. For parlays, the injured leg is voided while the remaining legs stay active.

The timing of the injury determines how the refund is processed. If the injury occurs before halftime, the leg is voided on the spot. If the injury occurs after halftime, the stake is returned as FanCash after the game concludes. For parlays with remaining legs still in play, the FanCash is credited once all legs have settled. FanCash is the operator’s rewards currency, which can be redeemed for merchandise, collectibles, event tickets, or bonus bets.

Skattebo Compensation Event

In a specific application of its customer support policies, Fanatics announced compensation for customers holding losing straight bets on New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo following the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints on October 18 during NFL Week 7. Skattebo was benched due to recurring fumble issues rather than an injury, but he was a popular target for pregame prop wagers.

Fanatics stated on X: “Shocked that Cam Skattebo saw ZERO touches today? Us too, so we’ve got your back on ALL losing Skattebo straight bets. Had a losing straight that got benched? We’ve got you covered in FanCash.” The compensation was provided in FanCash, aligning with the operator’s rewards structure.

The FAIR PLAY Max Pledge covers every NFL and NBA game, including regular seasons and playoffs for both leagues. This expansion coincides with the start of the new NBA season and ongoing NFL play. The operator aims to differentiate its sportsbook offerings by removing friction from the protection process, ensuring that customers are covered automatically without navigating additional menus or claiming codes.