Fanatics Fair Play shows up when bettors need it most, and Monday night was another perfect example.
When Victor Wembanyama exited the Spurs' matchup against the 76ers with a rib contusion, it immediately raised concerns for San Antonio … and for anyone holding player props tied to the Spurs' star. The injury came early in the second quarter after a collision with Paul George in transition, and although Wembanyama briefly returned before halftime, he ultimately shut it down for good and missed the rest of the game.
For bettors at Fanatics Sportsbook, Fanatics Fair Play kicked in!
For those unfamiliar, Fanatics Fair Play states that if a player exits a game due to injury in the first or second quarter and is ruled out for the remainder of the game, all straight prop bets on that player are refunded. Parlays are also protected, with the injured player's leg removed entirely.
And on Monday night, the impact was massive:
- 23,700+ wagers benefited from Fair Play
- 15,800+ customers were impacted
- Over $530,000 in total payouts
- 4,400+ wagers ultimately converted into payouts
This is just the latest example of how impactful the promotion has been during a stretch in which injuries are hitting stars at inopportune times.
Weeks after Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic triggered their own major Fair Play outcomes, Wembanyama became the latest marquee name to activate the policy and, once again, bettors were protected in a big way.
There is uncertainty surrounding Wembanyama's status moving forward — he's at 64 games played and needs to appear in at least one more to qualify for end-of-season awards (like Defensive Player of the Year) — but Fanatics users didn't have to sweat Monday's outcome.
