Bryce Harper Claims FanDuel Used His Cameo Video Without Permission

According to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Bryce Harper, the star player for the Philadelphia Phillies, has come forward to say he was not aware his recorded Cameo message would be given to a high-stakes customer of the betting platform FanDuel. This revelation comes in the context of a lawsuit filed by a customer who claims the sportsbook took advantage of his gambling struggles.

The customer, identified as Terry Thompson, reportedly placed substantial wagers totaling $18.5 million with FanDuel. As part of his engagement with the platform, Thompson was presented with a personalized video message from Bryce Harper. Harper's assertion is that he had no knowledge his recorded content would be used in this manner as a promotional or reward gesture by the sportsbook.

The incident has surfaced as Thompson is pursuing legal action against FanDuel, accusing the company of exploiting his documented gambling addiction. The use of Harper's likeness, even in a Cameo video intended for personal use, is now a point of contention in the ongoing legal proceedings, with Harper himself disavowing any consent for its distribution as a VIP incentive.