Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper issued a statement denying he deliberately collaborated with FanDuel on a Cameo video targeting a bettor struggling with gambling addiction. Harper clarified he would not have participated had he understood the sportsbook's actual intentions behind the personalized video message. The incident raises questions about athlete involvement in gambling promotions and responsible marketing practices within the sports betting industry.

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