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MLB star recorded video for gambling addict on behalf of FanDuel

MLB star Bryce Harper recorded a personal video for a gambling addict at FanDuel’s request, sparking criticism of the betting firm’s outreach tactics.

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The brief

Bryce Harper, a Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, recorded a thank‑you video for a gambling addict who had placed $18 million in bets, doing so on behalf of sports‑betting platform FanDuel. Coverage from Forbes, Defector, Yahoo, Inquirer.com and Syracuse.com highlights FanDuel’s strategy of using personal messages from sports stars to retain bettors with addiction issues.

The reports note that Harper declined to comment when asked about the video. Future reporting may focus on any official response from FanDuel, further statements from Harper, and potential regulatory attention to the practice of leveraging athlete endorsements in gambling outreach.

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Quick answers

Which MLB player recorded the video for the gambling addict?

Bryce Harper recorded the video on behalf of FanDuel.

What amount in bets is linked to the gambler referenced in the coverage?

The gambler had placed $18 million in bets.

Has Bryce Harper publicly addressed the video?

Harper declined to comment on the video, according to Inquirer.com.

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Bryce Harper FanDuel MLB gambling addiction sports betting

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