Tennessee Man Wins Nearly $1M in Fanatics’ New Free-to-Play Game

Fanatics, a global digital sports betting platform, recently announced a landmark moment in its free-to-play gaming venture. Royden Hudson, a 56-year-old resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, became the first major winner of the Fanatics 5 Jackpot, taking home a staggering $900,000. He played the company’s newly launched free game, which is available on the Fanatics app.

The Fortunate Player Trusted His Instincts

On Monday, 15 July, Hudson’s predictions were spot on. He accurately selected the winners of four first-round derby matchups and predicted the number of home runs scored by the winner in those rounds. The final and crucial question required Hudson to guess the length of Adolis Garcia’s longest home run in the first round. 

He predicted 440 feet or under, and Garcia’s longest home run was 435 feet, sealing Hudson’s victory. The lucky winner commented on his strategy, noting he relied on a mix of instinct and game knowledge. Hurson noted that picking Adolis Garcia was a shot in the dark, but fortune smiled upon him.

I have enjoyed playing these new free-to-play games on the Fanatics app… I won this life-changing money, and I am going to take my wife to Hawaii.

Royden Hudson

The Fanatics app has been rewarding everyday customers with exciting prizes for their sports knowledge and fandom. The platform offers an elevated commerce experience through which fans shop for their favorite teams and can, in the process, enjoy free daily games with substantial cash prizes. Hudson’s victory highlights how anyone can win, incentivizing players to give the Fanatics app a go.

Free-to-Play Offerings Are Vital for Long-Term Growth

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin took part in this momentous win by personally calling Hudson to congratulate him on his remarkable win. This impressive jackpot coincided with the Home Run Derby, a highlight event in the sports calendar, which saw the jackpot prize surge to $1 million for the occasion, significantly higher than the usual $250,000.

Despite not bringing any immediate profits for the operator, free-to-play games play a vital marketing role, helping onboard new players and directing them to other offerings. This milestone jackpot should significantly bolster Fanatics’ popularity, urging more players to try and follow in Hudson’s footsteps and cementing the company’s position as one of the leading US operators. 

This jackpot should provide Fanatics with some much-needed positive media attention. The operator recently faced several fines for offering in-state college betting. Despite such setbacks, the company maintains an impressive presence in the USA. Fanatics’ customer-centric approach should continue to pay dividends, bolstering its strategic initiatives and creating new opportunities for players like Hudson to win big.