AccuRadio to launch SongWagerz

The first real-money prediction game built into online or broadcast radio

CHICAGO, IL (3/31/26) — AccuRadio, one of the fastest-growing independent Internet radio webcasters in North America, today announced a landmark integration with SpinBets, the leading predictive-markets platform for live entertainment, to introduce SongWagerz—a first-of-its-kind feature that allows listeners to place real-money wagers on which song will play next in a live radio stream.

Beginning April 15, AccuRadio listeners across all platforms—web, iOS, Android, and smart speakers—will be able to participate in SongWagerz at no cost to enter and with no subscription required. Registered users place micro-wagers of $1 to $100 per song prediction, with dynamic odds calculated in real time by SpinBet’s proprietary algorithm, which factors in historical playlist data, DJ tendencies, time of day, and listener sentiment signals.

“We’ve always believed that listening to music should feel alive—spontaneous, social, and a little unpredictable. SongWagerz makes every song transition a moment of genuine suspense. You’re not just hearing what’s next—you’re calling it.”

— Kurt Hanson, Founder & CEO, AccuRadio

HOW SONGWAGERZ WORKS



When a song begins playing on any AccuRadio channel, a 20-second betting window opens automatically in the SongWagerz panel—accessible via the AccuRadio web player, the updated mobile apps, and a new companion mini-player widget. Listeners select from a curated shortlist of predicted tracks, choose their wager amount, and confirm before the window closes. Payouts are calculated instantly when the next track is confirmed, and winnings are credited to a player’s SongWagerz wallet within seconds.

SpinBet’s platform generates live odds using a machine-learning model trained on over 40 million radio playlist events across 600 internet stations. Odds shift dynamically during the betting window as wager volume accumulates, creating a genuine market of listener prediction. Top-performing bettors appear on a live leaderboard visible to all AccuRadio FM listeners, adding a competitive social layer to the experience.

“Radio has always been the original surprise-a-minute medium. PredictSpin was built to turn passive audiences into active participants, and StreamWave FM is exactly the kind of fearless partner that makes this vision real. SongWagerz is going to change what it means to listen.”

— E. Prentice Smith, CEO, SpinBets

KEY FEATURES AT LAUNCH

• Real-money wagering with a minimum bet of $1 and a maximum of $100 per song prediction, subject to jurisdictional availability.
• Dynamic live odds updated in real time using SpinBet’s proprietary playlist-prediction engine.
• Free-to-play mode for listeners in jurisdictions where real-money wagering is not yet available, with merchandise and premium subscription prizes.
• Listeners who correct guess the next song will be given the chance to increase their winnings by “letting it ride” with an “AccuWagers Double-Play Side Bet,” predicting whether the next auto insurance ad played will be for State Farm, GEICO, or Progressive, and then “letting it ride” again in an  “AccuWagers Triple-Play Parlay,” guessing whether the next auto parts store ad played will be for O’Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, or Pep Boys.
• Full integration across AccuRadio’s web player, iOS and Android apps.
• Side bets available to AccuRadio web users will include The “Baby” Over/Under: "Will the word 'Baby' be uttered more than 12 times in the next pop song?”
• In the spirit of full transparency, it should be noted that while earlier paragraphs in this press release may have used the term “cashing out,” that was meant figuratively.  Listeners (who bet cash money) will have their winnings paid out in the form of online subscriptions to their choice of a variety of services, including Netflix, Adobe, Microsoft 365, SiriusXM, Moviefone, Slate Plus, Dog of the Month Club, HBO Plus, HBO Max, Max, HBO Go, Hulu, and so forth, to help mitigate listeners’ “subscription fatigue.”  (Note that AccuRadio itself is not one of the options, as AccuRadio is completely 100% free to all users.)

AVAILABILITY & COMPLIANCE

SongWagerz will launch on April 2, 2026, on AccuRadio’s Pop Hits, Classic Rock, and Electronic channels, with all 1,700+ AccuRadio channels integrated by May 31, 2026. Real-money play will be available at launch in 28 U.S. states where online skill-based wagering is legally permitted, with additional jurisdictions expected throughout 2026 as regulatory approvals are obtained. SpinBets holds active licenses in all launch markets and maintains a dedicated compliance team to manage responsible-gambling requirements, including deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion tools built directly into the AccuRadio app.

About AccuRadio

AccuRadio is an independent internet radio webcaster headquartered in Chicago, IL, delivering free (no subscription), ad-supported music across 1,700+ curated channels to more than 2 million monthly listeners worldwide. Founded in 2001, AccuRadio is known for its algorithm-free, human-curated programming and its commitment to music discovery. For more information, visit www.accuradio.com.

About SpinBets

SpinBets is a predictive-markets platform purpose-built for live entertainment, enabling broadcasters, streamers, and event producers to offer real-time audience prediction experiences with full regulatory compliance. SpinBets’ platform processes over 12 million betting events per month across music, sports, and live events. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SpinBets is backed by Pivot & Acquire Ventures and Unicorns & Unicorned Capital. For more information, visit www.spinbets.io.