Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Terry Thompson lost $1.5 million on bets he placed with FanDuel. The company gave him VIP treatment — including a personalized video message from Phillies superstar Bryce Harper. There is no evidence that Harper has an official partnership with FanDuel, or was aware that Thompson had an addiction.

0:00 How Terry Thompson became a VIP gambler
0:42 Bryce Harper's personal message
1:37 Hear from a legal expert
2:42 Lawsuit filed against sportsbooks

Read the full report: inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/bryce-harper-fanduel-vip-video-gambling-addiction-20260709.html

Editor's Note: The Inquirer edited out a name Harper mentions in order to protect the identity of a minor.

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