# Bryce Harper responds to controversy over his video that went to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addiction

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 18:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 10 · Current Velocity: 7.91

## Executive Summary
Bryce Harper denies consenting to a video sent by FanDuel to a customer struggling with gambling addiction.

## Intelligence Brief
Bryce Harper has released a statement addressing a controversy involving a video sent by FanDuel to a customer with a gambling addiction. Harper stated that he did not consent to the video's use and that the situation went beyond anything he knew about or approved.


Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes Harper's denial of consent and his direct response to the incident. Syracuse.com and Inquirer.com are also reporting on Harper breaking his silence regarding the matter.


According to Fox News, Pennsylvania officials are currently reviewing the video sent to the FanDuel user.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What was Bryce Harper's response to the FanDuel video?
Harper stated he did not consent to the video and that what occurred was beyond his knowledge or approval.

### Who is investigating the situation?
Pennsylvania officials are reviewing the video sent to the FanDuel user.

### Which outlets are reporting on this trend?
Reports have been published by The New York Times, ESPN, Fox News, Yahoo Sports, Syracuse.com, and Inquirer.com.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Pennsylvania, Bryce Harper, FanDuel, Cameo

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS News | Phillies' Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler's case | 2026-07-13 21:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQREZRSVJCd3BZSzV4encyYVNVQWF3Ym9LdVhZTmFHTzRhcndPcTFkNkotNnNzc2h4R1ZDUk9QZXctODZMQnpxdXBFV3lCakRTV0VlbW1NczRPNXFOaGJ3VURxVTNIQzltaUZ3ZUV1aEpyMlFHak8wdUpxYm0tVEpoNUc5VUZjczZGdlVDYg?oc=5) |
| The Washington Post | Bryce Harper, VIP hosts and how sportsbooks keep bettors in the game | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOWUliV0hZLUFwdkxfMnliZU5iYTRoSGw4QlA1RzAxbW1rTjhHcmFvYXZQTl9mbWwyeWphY0VEU1VnQUhtT3pORE5aTFZ0ZFBCeHU4X3QzOEpMQ0s0cHotQUhDSlFFc3hiTkM2eXcyc00zbDlLWmRqMWo1SGZCY3ZPR3djUXZjc2JqV1F0anBvazV1SEtKZ3JyemtDczNudlpEcEk5SFhHcy1uSFRD?oc=5) |
| AP News | Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQbjUwSFo0b25YWGduQmw1SjBvNEdFU2ZBYlNDUzVES1I2aEE0ZU13Qzk1NUh5NmpOWW1oM3ltaEZiNUZTeGd5Q2F4OFFuNWlTeDA0VWY4bkllN2ZhTTlXOWt5Y29XMk9Ndjh0eDlLTFZ6bVAzWUxyNWJHWWM2OFJyS0JnZjNiUU1XQ2xj?oc=5) |
| Newsday | Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler's case | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE45MkVueWFNaWdXX3dPZ0ZWRE1KcmJsUWdqZWxfa1RtUy1UbWFEYW05Z3hJUk05NE83TERldmlwLWxEcmtSM2hQTURfSllzbHZ0cU51bC1BYmVBYUkzQXFkY0ZsYllQLXk1OWZsbUkxV1hJbnBuc0VadkpR?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Bryce Harper addresses Cameo video sent by FanDuel to gambler: ‘I did not consent to it’ | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNLWtGMGdERnMzdkxtLU4ybGllejR4RkxweWtmNi1PQl9JSEFhRk96QXNtLU0wVVBsYXVJMU9Rb3B6d3FSOVItcHBmNGNraGdLcEpsZk9BUlBPMUw5cWVWWS16UHZfSFcwMXpJLXFkeUxuYm84Vzh1clNiRDFwY1VXNnAyMkljVGpGSnJ2SjktdFVRYjNhRTZYbFF3?oc=5) |
| Syracuse.com | Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPNWJrd0N1MHNzRUFpcnp1OWFnM3k0ckEwR0V3T0xLSGNpLVRrVl80QnBmNEYzejdLaGJ6UTladnFOblE4MjZ2UWxxR0hJQVM5NmZQVkVCb0tVVXJwckEyNHJxWElTZWsxVFdSZENzQUpKTXNoaHRqaWRxZFVRSXJKNldKOHJIb3JNbmEyNnczb3ZQQXRvRGpmeXJXUzB1OENqRlVsQTdnSDdSNDdrSXc?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Bryce Harper denies giving FanDuel consent for video to customer | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxNUjF3Rkh0ZnY2b3hnMEZlM09nemN0SXhLWXBCUlQzZ3kzc1JwYWZQdUpsMWwxNlI5WTJPR3I2LTNTUWFFM3JPQm91V0NWTXNQRFllN1VCN3BuZkhOekk1a3g3aUh6b0M4T1NoOF8xYVctZDZ1ejd3TjRPcXRiTkQ3QVZTbnkwSVdqdEJSY0NoNWxzeGJRSVNJT3ZQRFBzSWpFSWRwYw?oc=5) |
| Fox News | Bryce Harper video to FanDuel user with gambling addiction under review by Pennsylvania officials | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOeGEtMzZvY3dzVk5UVGZORWpBNUNtTWxFZE0tOGJydlFHQ29vQWNsZDQwNWVFVDhraWFwZVNQcjh0aktYZjdaLVNSUllSc0VkaFpzSkpxa3cxS0dGakxuRDN1NXdUaTZUU3ZVd2xaWWNWaHlqNDMzTUlrNzlGZlpSdzVCa04yVTY3WVYxN0ZqTy0tYjlldERBSXdUU3RoV1VjcFR5RkNtVHA3ZlNoaHhnc2s1M2prY3NnbEFZ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Bryce Harper releases statement about FanDuel video: 'What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved' | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxNSk0xWF9xNlkzcnZLUkJ1T3JnYjNBcVhVLTJ2UXNGdENUMlZUNjN4U0pHc25pVlJkeVlhaGFjU2lzcjZkcDdENmd2WkN1NEMyV29Za0VhQzY2R281U20yWG5tV0NSQ0FEMjFOQWpsSThCUjFDN0I5M2R1Vk5BNHFqWGI3Rm84UEo1ZFQzNnowajY5MDN1TlowRjRQTVNCdWNUSm1XbnZkN3k1NkNvMXgxQ2hYSEVkTVBEb3VwbHdoNnJTV3BLbnA4cFU1Q0FVd0NwXzFqUGlVa0xjQ3h1ZWRkSmlpQkx2dlBrQnNoYWlxVmpNY3NOWjF5WTBLTWs?oc=5) |
| Inquirer.com | Bryce Harper responds to controversy over his video that went to a FanDuel customer with a gambling addiction | 2026-07-13 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPU2tCRndwQVh4MWdUQkJlUW1BeEJYSGFybXcxLTUwUUc3bEJoM1ViWWpjVFdXQktsS3BSc3k2M0doNlhCUGhCTjVTRmJnVzdyM1RFTFc2T09HSVN5NFJvRUVXV0ZPS09TeDlJalplZW5GUlVEQXBnRnVYUDBybmRyaXJmMElXZVhybGtvM2M0N1h2RnpLZHBOWnVmMEpxLXhiNGg3ZFhRYi1kQQ?oc=5) |

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