Bryce Harper's Alleged Involvement In 2024: All About Newly Discovered Message To Bettor Who Lost $1,500,000

Bryce Harper’s Alleged Involvement In 2024: All About Newly Discovered Message To Bettor Who Lost $1,500,000

Krutik Jain

July 10, 2026 | 7:00 AM EDT

Bryce Harper’s Alleged Involvement In 2024: All About Newly Discovered Message To Bettor Who Lost $1,500,000 — Bryce Harper. Source: IMAGN

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper finds himself under scrutiny after his video message to a person suffering from a gambling addiction came to light.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a Montgomery County resident named Terry Thompson wagered approximately $18.5 million on FanDuel and lost $1.5 million. He was diagnosed with a gambling addiction in February.

The sportsbook gave him VIP treatment, with perks including champagne, Super Bowl tickets, and a personalized Thanksgiving video from Harper in November 2024. The personalized video message was created through Cameo.

Here is the full video:

There is no evidence that Harper had an official partnership with FanDuel or knew Thompson was struggling with a gambling addiction. However, he did mention that he had been requested to reach out by Thompson’s VIP manager at FanDuel.

What Did Bryce Harper Say In FanDuel Video For Terry Thompson?

The 21-second video, which was shared by the Philadelphia Inquirer, had a FanDuel watermark and was created on Cameo. Bryce Harper wished Terry Thompson a happy Thanksgiving:

“Hey Terry, what’s up, brother, your host Bryttanni from FanDuel wanted to make sure your Thanksgiving was extra special. I just wanted to hop on here and wish your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Tell [redacted name to protect the identity of minor] I said ‘Hello.’ I appreciate all of the support through the years.”

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Thompson is taking legal action against FanDuel and DraftKings with the help of the Public Health Advocacy Institute. However, his lawsuit doesn’t include Harper as a defendant.

According to Thompson, sportsbooks are “intentionally” and “defectively” designed to be “relentless, always-on, addiction-amplifying machines.”

What FanDuel Had To Say About The Controversy

According to The New York Post, Bryce Harper is not associated with FanDuel Sportsbook. In the wake of the video being discovered, FanDuel told the Post:

“FanDuel is committed to fostering a culture of responsible gaming and protecting our customers. Unlike illegal offshore sportsbooks, FanDuel employees are trained to recognize and flag signs of problem gambling and offer resources and tools, and we continue to review and strengthen our policies to ensure we have the industry’s strongest consumer protection initiatives.”

Harper’s involvement raises eyebrows amid the ongoing debate over the relationship between professional sports, athletes, and legalized sports betting.

Harper’s agent Scott Boras, the Phillies and the league have not yet commented on the matter.