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Fanatics Sportsbook Pledges Free, Full-Game Injury Protection Across NFL and NBA

Posted on: October 20, 2026, 08:31h.

Last updated on: October 21, 2026, 03:58h.

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Mark Keast Mark is a long-time, seasoned journalist, as a writer and editor, working for several Toronto daily newspapers, then moving over to the digital arena, covering both sports and business. Over the past few years he moved over to the gaming arena, specifically covering the igaming industry in Canada for several platforms, as well as writing on sports betting.

Key Points

Fanatics expands its FAIR PLAY injury protection program to cover entire NFL and NBA games
Eligible player prop bets receive automatic protection, with refunds or FanCash depending on injury timing
Fanatics separately compensated bettors after Giants running back Cam Skattebo was benched against New Orleans

With the NBA tipping off its new season and NFL Week 7 underway, Fanatics Sportsbook is expanding its signature FAIR PLAY™ injury protection program. The new “FAIR PLAY™ Max Pledge” extends player prop coverage to full games across both leagues at no additional cost.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives around John Collins of the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Oct. 20. (Image: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The protection applies automatically to eligible player prop wagers, with no opt-in, promotional token, or claim required.

How the FAIR PLAY Max Pledge Works

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

If the injury occurs before halftime, the leg is voided on the spot. If it occurs after halftime, the stake is returned as FanCash after the game concludes. For parlays with remaining legs in play, FanCash is credited once all legs have settled.

FanCash serves as the operator’s rewards currency, which users can redeem for merchandise, collectibles, event tickets, or bonus bets.

Industry First

“At Fanatics, everything we build starts with making the fan experience better,” said Ted Moss, President, Sportsbook at Fanatics Betting and Gaming.

“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.”

Fanatics provided a separate example of its customer-centric approach this past Sunday (Oct. 18), following the New York Giants’ 34–27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Skattebo Bettors Receive FanCash Compensation

Giants running back Cam Skattebo, a popular target for pregame prop wagers, was benched due to recurring fumble issues. Although Skattebo was not injured, Fanatics announced it would compensate customers holding losing straight bets on the running back with FanCash.

“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,” Fanatics posted on X.

Full-game player protection under FAIR PLAY Max will cover every NFL and NBA game throughout their respective regular seasons and playoffs.

Mark is a long-time, seasoned journalist, as a writer and editor, working for several Toronto daily newspapers, then moving over to the digital arena, covering both sports and business. Over the past few years he moved over to the gaming arena, specifically covering the igaming industry in Canada for several platforms, as well as writing on sports betting.