Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Terry Thompson lost $1.5 million on bets he placed with FanDuel. The company gave him VIP treatment — including a personalized video message from the Phillies' All-Star first baseman.

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National story. 30 articles from 20 sources. Updated Jul 14, 2026.

How each side is putting it

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4 sources
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

Rob Manfred: Bryce Harper did not violate MLB rules with his Cameo video used by FanDuel

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 11 outlets

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

PhillyVoiceLean Left· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper addresses scrutiny over video sent to FanDuel customer with gambling addiction

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper responds to controversy over his personal video message to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addiction

Center

7 sources
Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Spotlight PA, KOB 4, +3 more
Spotlight PACenter· Jul 14, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

KOB 4Center· Jul 14, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

The RepublicCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

ForbesCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Breaks Silence After FanDuel Video Sparks New State Investigation

The OregonianCenter· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict

The OregonianCenter· Jul 10, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

MLB star recorded video for gambling addict on behalf of FanDuel

ForbesCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Sends Thank You To Gambling Addict After $18 Million Bets

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9 sources
Fox NewsRight· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper blames FanDuel for Cameo controversy after reading sportsbook's name on camera

Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Las Vegas Review-Journal, Washington Times, +3 more
Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler's case

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 13, 2026

Bryce Harper Blasts FanDuel After Cameo Video Controversy

AL.comLean Right· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict

Fox NewsRight· Jul 11, 2026

Bryce Harper video to FanDuel user with gambling addiction under review by Pennsylvania officials

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 9FanDuel sent a personal message from Phillies star Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling addiction
  2. Jul 13Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jul 13 — Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case