Hellebore, a blockchain gambling company, has announced the launch of ‘Play Hellebore’, a NFT-powered play-and-earn sports prediction game. The California-based company will include the NFL, NCAA football and MLB among the sports that players can wager on.
Players will purchase low-cost NFTs called ‘Sibers’ for 0.3ETH (approximately $50) each, with which they can bet on sports outcomes. They can increase the real-world value of their NFTs and unlock both physical and digital prizes, which include additional NFT prizes, merchandise and unique fan engagement experiences. Additionally, they can then compete against friends, family and strangers in traditional ‘Pick’Em’ style fantasy sports leagues.
Play Hellebore promises to provide casual sports fans with an easy on-ramp into Web3, by providing one-click, intuitive gameplay on all accessible devices. By simply picking the winning outcome in sports matchups over the year, players can increase the value of their NFTs and improve their odds of winning future contests.
As their Siber rating increases, players can unlock the ‘League level’ which launches September 8, coinciding with the onset of the 2022 NFL season. Straight off the bat, players can pick matches to bet on and create fantasy sports leagues with their friends.
Individual Sibers’ ratings rise with each correct pick which gives them the power to stack the odds in a player’s favor, by allowing them to alter the game’s point spread.
Hellebore CEO and founder Nick Swinmurn commented: “Everybody knows what fantasy sports are, and chances are that at some point most individuals have also taken part in some kind of ‘Pick'Em’ league with friends, in their neighborhood, or at their office.
“With the Web3 and NFT spaces continuing to proliferate at a rapid pace, it is only natural that these worlds would collide to provide both hardcore and casual sports fans alike with a fun new way to be a part of the game and compete for rewards and bragging rights."
