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FanDuel sent a video from star athlete Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling problem
Thursday, July 9, 2026
FanDuel sent a video message from baseball player Bryce Harper to a customer who had requested account restrictions due to gambling concerns, according to reporting on the incident. The customer had previously set limits on their account. FanDuel's use of athlete endorsements in outreach to customers with documented gambling problems raised questions about marketing practices by sports betting companies.
