Simplebet scores with record breaking College Football National Championship

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Simplebet, the global leader in micro betting products, celebrated a historic performance in the College Football National Championship Game handling over $5 million across key operator partners such as bet365, DraftKings, Caesars, Hard Rock Bet, which saw Michigan Wolverines emerge victorious for the school’s first national championship since 1997. This was over a million dollar increase from the $4m figure in the same game in 2022.

The Wolverines set the tone from the opening kick in the National Championship matchup, starting up the game with a touchdown, which was priced pre-drive at +250 across Simplebet Partners. They kept the pressure on the 2nd ranked Huskies with another touchdown on their following drive, priced at +210 before the drive, to make it a 14-3 game in the first quarter. The Huskies managed to score a touchdown to keep the game within reach before half, priced at +130 pre-drive. It was neck and neck until the 4th quarter, where Michigan led a scoring drive to put the Huskies out of striking distance, where they were listed at +260 to score a touchdown prior to the drive.

This result follows a strong performance from Simplebet’s markets throughout the bowl season and the two semi-final games, with both matchups surpassing the $3.5 million mark in overall handle and over 110,000 bets on each game.

Simplebet’s markets caught the eye of bettors throughout this CFB season, with almost $180 in handle being taken across its partners for this season, an 115% increase from the 2022-23 season. Simplebet also saw a notable YoY increase in bets placed, with the provider seeing 100% increase on that front as well compared to last season.

Simplebet CEO, Chris Bevilacqua, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with our success during the College Football season, culminating in an historic College Football National Championship Game. Simplebet's handle of over five million dollars during the championship game, in partnership with industry leaders like bet365, DraftKings, Caesars, Hard Rock Bet, and others showcases the tremendous growth and interest in micro-betting.

“We're proud to have played a part in delivering an exciting, interactive experience to fans. This season's $180 million in handle and the notable YoY increase in bets placed reflect our commitment to innovation and the ever-growing appetite for micro-betting in the sports wagering world. We look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of sports betting and offering even more thrilling experiences to our users."