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Philadelphia Phillies star<\/a> Bryce Harper is scrambling to explain his role in Major League Baseball’s latest sports betting controversy.<\/p>\n

Harper finally broke his silence over a controversial Cameo video he recorded in November 2024 for gambler Terry Thompson.<\/p>\n

Harper says he believed he was recording a holiday greeting.<\/p>\n

Instead, the message landed in the middle of a lawsuit alleging FanDuel targeted Thompson, who wagered $18.5 million with sportsbooks and lost more than $1.5 million on the platform alone.<\/p>\n

Thompson’s lawsuit against FanDuel and several other defendants has now dragged Harper into the middle of the controversy.<\/p>\n

FANDUEL, BRYCE HARPER VIDEO TO LOSING GAMBLER REINFORCES THE GREED OF THE MLB, SPORTSBOOKS AND THE UNION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Facing intense public scrutiny, Harper released a statement on his Instagram Stories and attempted to distance himself from FanDuel.<\/p>\n

“I joined Cameo to engage with fans through paid personalized videos,” Harper wrote. “What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved.”<\/p>\n

BRYCE HARPER VIDEO TO FANDUEL USER WITH GAMBLING ADDICTION UNDER REVIEW BY PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIALS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Harper claimed he received what appeared to be a personal request, rather than a corporate business order, to wish “Terry” a happy Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

“FanDuel then put its own logo on the video and used it as a gambling promotion,” Harper wrote. “I did not know FanDuel would do this, I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it.”<\/p>\n

There is a glaring problem with Harper’s explanation.<\/p>\n

The instructions he received, and the exact script he read on camera, explicitly mentioned the sportsbook.<\/p>\n

In the footage, Harper looks into the lens and tells Thompson he is reaching out because “your host Bryttanni from FanDuel” wanted to ensure he had an extra-special holiday.<\/p>\n

It is difficult to claim complete ignorance when you actively read the words “from FanDuel” out loud.<\/p>\n

Harper said he read the script “in good faith.”<\/p>\n

But for a superstar like Harper, reading a sportsbook’s name in a paid video without asking a single question is a tough look.<\/p>\n

Now, attention turns to whether Major League Baseball<\/a> takes a closer look.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is already investigating FanDuel’s use of celebrity messages to target high-roller VIP bettors.<\/p>\n

Whether Major League Baseball<\/a> believes Harper crossed any line remains to be seen. While Harper did not bet on baseball, the situation is likely to draw attention because it involves a promotional message tied to a sportsbook.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital\/OutKick reached out to FanDuel, the Phillies and Harper’s rep for comment.<\/p>\n

At best, Harper was incredibly naive.<\/p>\n

He failed to recognize that a script referencing a “FanDuel host” amounted to a gambling promotion.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

At worst, he accepted a paid request without asking enough questions and is now backtracking after the ugly reality of sports betting addiction landed in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Either way, it is a bad look for one of baseball’s biggest stars<\/a>. Next time, Harper might want to read the fine print before hitting record.<\/p>\n

Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com \/ Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/outkick-sports\/bryce-harper-blames-fanduel-cameo-controversy-reading-sportsbook-name-camera <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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