Bryce Harper Calls Out FanDuel Over Video Tied to Gambling Addiction Lawsuit
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper says he was misled regarding a personalized video he filmed for FanDuel that was given to a gambling addict.
Harper posted a statement to his Instagram on Monday, July 13, saying that he would not have made the video if he had known FanDuel would use it as part of a VIP promotion.
"I did not know FanDuel would do this," Harper wrote. "I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it."
"Had I known FanDuel's true intent, I would not have made the video," Harper added. "The same is true had I known anything about Terry or his situation, or about any alleged 'partnership' between Cameo and FanDuel."
The video, which was first reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, showed Harper wishing a fan a happy Thanksgiving in a video in November 2024 with the sports betting company's logo. He says he was given a script to read and did so "in good faith."
The fan, whose name is Terry Thompson, is suing FanDuel and his VIP host, Bryttanni Morgan, saying that they caused him to become addicted, ultimately losing $2 million in bets. Others named in the lawsuit are DraftKings, the NFL, and the league's official data distributor, Genius Sports. It says that Morgan contacted Thompson about promotional offers and gifts, which included tickets and hotel accommodations to attend the Super Bowl, all of which encouraged him to bet more.
"What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved," Harper said in the statement, adding that he has no affiliation with FanDuel.
The video is being reviewed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, according to ESPN.
The Athletic further adds that Harper "could pursue litigation against FanDuel, according to two people briefed on the matter."
Bryce Harper's Full Statement
"In response to a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer, I want to provide the following facts.
"I joined Cameo to engage with fans through paid personalized videos. What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved.
"In November 2024, someone identifying themselves only as 'Bryttanni' submitted an order through Cameo for a personal 'holiday video for Terry.' Cameo had a separate category for business video requests, and at the time I did not know this video would be used for commercial purposes. The request included a short script. I read it in good faith. FanDuel then put its own logo on the video and used it as a gambling promotion. I did not know FanDuel would do this, I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it.
"Had I known FanDuel's true intent, I would not have made the video. The same is true had I known anything about Terry or his situation, or about any alleged "partnership" between Cameo and FanDuel.
"Contrary to the Inquirer's suggestion, I did not know the Cameo video would be used for a FanDuel VIP promotion, and I have no affiliation with FanDuel whatsoever.
"Counsel has directed me not to comment any further at this time."
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM.