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  • Sports Bettor Fired After Nasty DM To WNBA Player

    Sports Bettor Fired After Nasty DM To WNBA Player

    A sports bettor who allegedly sent Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray a highly abusive message on social media has been fired by his employer, Hilton Grand Vacations, the company said Tuesday. “The person responsible for posting this information is no longer with the company. His behavior was in violation of multiple company policies and…

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  • What’s Next in the Bryce Harper-FanDuel Case?
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    What’s Next in the Bryce Harper-FanDuel Case?

    Pennsylvania gambling regulators are “reviewing” a controversial video involving MLB star Bryce Harper and sports betting giant FanDuel. The incident could have regulatory and policy implications in the Keystone State and beyond. FanDuel allegedly sent the personalized video featuring Harper, which came to light last week as part of a civil lawsuit against FanDuel, to…

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  • Harvard Slashes FanDuel Stake After Initial 115K Shares

    Harvard Slashes FanDuel Stake After Initial 115K Shares

    Update July 2026: According to a mid-May SEC filing, Harvard’s endowment reduced its stake in FanDuel’s parent company by roughly 35,000 shares, lowering the value of its stake to about $8.2 million. It had previously held more than 115,000 shares worth about $29.3 million. The next filing, due in August, will show whether the endowment…

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  • Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal: The City of Brotherly Predation?
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    Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal: The City of Brotherly Predation?

    Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, one of the highest-paid players in baseball, reportedly helped FanDuel in its relationship with a man who says he developed a life-altering gambling addiction. The Philadelphia Inquirer acquired a short video that FanDuel allegedly sent to Pennsylvania resident Terry Thompson in November 2024. In the video, Harper is seen wishing…

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  • FanDuel-Sponsored Golfer Says Betting Makes Fans Toxic

    FanDuel-Sponsored Golfer Says Betting Makes Fans Toxic

    Jordan Spieth and FanDuel might be due for a breakup. The professional golfer said at a recent press event for the John Deere Classic that legal sports betting has noticeably affected fan behavior over the past few years. He said some fans are hurting the game. Spieth warned that fans with money on the line…

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