Bryce Harper responds to controversy over his video that went to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addiction
Bryce Harper has issued a statement clarifying his lack of consent regarding a video message sent by FanDuel to a customer struggling with a gambling addiction.
What happened
The athlete stated that the distribution of the video occurred without his knowledge or approval. Coverage from The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, Syracuse.com, and Inquirer.com emphasizes Harper’s insistence that he did not consent to the specific use of the recording.
Outlets note that the athlete characterizes the incident as reaching beyond anything he was aware of or authorized. Future reports will track whether FanDuel provides additional information regarding the internal protocols of their customer marketing campaigns.
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Sources (8)
- Phillies' Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler's case CBS News · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper, VIP hosts and how sportsbooks keep bettors in the game The Washington Post · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper denies giving FanDuel consent for video to customer ESPN · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict Syracuse.com · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper addresses Cameo video sent by FanDuel to gambler: ‘I did not consent to it’ The New York Times · 48d ago
- A whale of a problem Inquirer.com · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper releases statement about FanDuel video: 'What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved' Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Bryce Harper responds to controversy over his video that went to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addiction Inquirer.com · 48d ago
Questions people are asking
Did Bryce Harper approve the video message sent to the customer?
No. Harper stated he did not consent to the video and that the situation went beyond anything he knew about or approved.
Who sent the video to the customer?
Coverage identifies FanDuel as the entity that provided the video to the customer.
What is the status of the investigation into this incident?
Coverage does not yet specify if an official investigation is underway or if further disciplinary actions are planned.
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