Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said Monday that he did not know how FanDuel would use a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in a lawsuit of taking advantage of his gambling addiction.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Harper said he would not have made the video if he had known FanDuel’s intent to use it as part of a VIP promotion or the betting habits of the customer, Terry Thompson.
“I did not know FanDuel would do this,” Harper wrote. “I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it.”
Harper said he received a request on Cameo in November 2024 to read the provided script for a personal “holiday video for Terry.” The Philadelphia Inquirer published portions of the video in a story last Thursday, and Harper included a screenshot of the Cameo request with his statement.