Records are made to be broken on and off the field.
In a landmark moment for sports bettors, Fanatics Sportsbook set a new record with a $1.5 million payout following an injury to rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka. It happened during Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers.
This unprecedented payout was made possible through the sportsbook’s pioneering Fair Play™ injury protection, a feature that is reshaping the sports betting landscape.
Fanatics Sportsbook's Fair Play™ coverage provides insurance against injuries suffered during the second quarter—a benefit that few other sportsbooks offer. This comprehensive protection has captured the attention of sports bettors nationwide, with many taking to social media platforms like X and Instagram to share their experiences and celebrate their wins.
We've seen situations happen like this before, but nothing quite like this. A Jimmy Butler injury prompted a big Fair Play payout, as did an injury to Anthony Davis on Christmas Day.
The Egbuka payout is now second to none.
How Does Fanatics Fair Play Work?
Egbuka's hamstring injury has been described as happening in a "quieter way." A specific on-field collision or single event is not being tied to it. Although the most recent reports indicate the injury is not that serious, it did provoke quite the response from Fanatics.
When Egbuka exited the game, Fanatics Sportsbook's Fair Play™ coverage automatically triggered returns for all prop bets involving him.
Single-player prop bets received cash refunds, applicable to both pre-game and in-game wagers. Additionally, for parlays including Egbuka, the affected leg was voided, allowing other bets within the parlay to continue.
This adjustment led to significant wins, including a notable $27,000 payout from a six-leg parlay.
Sunday's Fair Play Payouts Extend Beyond Egbuka
While Egbuka's case marked the largest payout in Fair Play™ history, Fanatics Sportsbook customers also saw benefits from injuries to other players such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Mike Gesicki, and Calvin Ridley.
These adjustments highlight the sportsbook’s commitment to customer satisfaction and its strategic approach to injury protection.
Fanatics Sportsbook's Fair Play feature is attracting a lot of new customers.
In fact, 20% of them are signing up specifically because of the injury insurance it offers. This shows that more people are looking for sportsbooks that are fairer to players.
By offering this kind of protection, Fanatics Sportsbook is changing the way bettors think about placing bets.
It's making sure that unexpected injuries don't ruin a bettor's chance to win. As more people take notice of this new approach, Fanatics Sportsbook is becoming a top choice for those who want betting to be more about the players.
