VIP Hosts Scrutinized Again After FanDuel’s Bryce Harper Video Sent to Gambling Addict

A video message from Bryce Harper sent by FanDuel was delivered to a gambling addict, prompting renewed scrutiny of sportsbook VIP hosts in the US, according to CasinoBeats. The incident has drawn attention amid wider questions about how high-value customers are contacted by operators.

In March, five individuals were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson. Three of the VIP hosts worked at DraftKings and two at FanDuel, the report says.

They were accused of incentivizing Sage and Thompson, who both suffer from gambling addiction, according to CasinoBeats. It’s been a tough year for sportsbook VIP hosts, and the Harper video has brought the topic back into focus.