The video calls highlights the murky relationship between professional athletes and gambling apps.
In Brief
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11:50 AM PDT · July 9, 2026
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FanDuel, a sports betting app, is being sued for allegedly using VIP perks to deepen customers’ gambling addictions. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies star and two-time MLB MVP Bryce Harper sent a personalized video message to Terry Thompson, one of two plaintiffs in the case, as part of FanDuel’s special treatment for big spenders.
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