Bryce Harper Denies Giving Permission for FanDuel to Use His Video
Bryce Harper 否認准許 FanDuel 使用其影片
Introduction
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has officially denied that he agreed to be part of a promotional campaign for the sports betting company FanDuel.
費城費城人球星 Bryce Harper 正式否認他同意參與體育博彩公司 FanDuel 的促銷活動。
Main Body
The problem started with a personalized video that Harper created on the Cameo platform in November 2024. Harper stated that a person named 'Bryttanni' asked for a personal holiday greeting for someone called Terry. He emphasized that he believed the video was for a private message and did not know it would be used for business purposes. Furthermore, he claims that FanDuel added their corporate logo to the video without his permission.
問題始於 Harper 在 2024 年 11 月於 Cameo 平台製作的一段個人化影片。Harper 表示，一名叫 ''Bryttanni'' 的人要求他為一名叫 Terry 的人錄製個人節日祝福。他強調他當時認為該影片是用於私人訊息，並不知道會被用於商業目的。此外，他聲稱 FanDuel 在未經他許可的情況下，將公司標誌添加到影片中。
This video was reportedly used to keep Terry Thompson as a customer. Thompson is currently suing FanDuel and a VIP host named Bryttanni Morgan, claiming that the company used unfair tactics to encourage his gambling addiction, which led to losses of over $1.5 million. The lawsuit suggests that Morgan offered expensive gifts and travel to keep him betting. Harper asserted that if he had known about Thompson's situation or FanDuel's goals, he would have refused the request.
據報導，這段影片被用來挽留 Terry Thompson 成為客戶。Thompson 目前正起訴 FanDuel 及一名叫 Bryttanni Morgan 的 VIP 主持人，聲稱該公司使用不公平手段鼓勵其賭博成癮，導致損失超過 150 萬美元。訴狀指出 Morgan 提供昂貴禮品和旅程以維持其投注。Harper 堅稱，如果他當時知道 Thompson 的情況或 FanDuel 的目標，他會拒絕該請求。
In response, FanDuel stated that they follow all consumer protection rules and that their staff is trained to spot signs of gambling problems. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed it is reviewing the case. Because Harper has hired a lawyer, it appears he is trying to protect himself from legal responsibility and damage to his reputation.
對此，FanDuel 表示他們遵守所有消費者保護規則，且員工均經過培訓以識別賭博問題的跡象。與此同時，賓州遊戲控制委員會已確認正在審查此案。由於 Harper 已聘請律師，看來他正試圖保護自己免於承擔法律責任並避免名譽受損。
Conclusion
The case is still being reviewed by regulators as Harper continues to distance himself from FanDuel's activities.
由於 Harper 繼續與 FanDuel 的活動劃清界線，監管機構目前仍在審查此案。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'What If' Jump: Moving from A2 to B2
At the A2 level, you usually talk about things that are true (e.g., "He is a lawyer"). To reach B2, you must master the Third Conditional. This is how we talk about the past and imagine a different result.
The Magic Sentence from the Text:
"Harper asserted that if he had known about Thompson's situation... he would have refused the request."
How it works (The Blueprint):
If + HAD + Past Participle WOULD HAVE + Past Participle
Why this is a B2 Power-Move: Instead of just saying "He didn't know, so he said yes," you are analyzing a hypothetical past. This allows you to express regret, criticism, or legal defense—essential skills for professional English.
Breaking it down for you:
- The Reality: He didn't know He accepted.
- The B2 Version: If he had known he would have refused.
⚠️ Common A2 Mistake: Don't say: "If he knew, he would refuse." (This describes a general present situation, not a specific past event).
Quick Shift Guide:
| A2 (Simple) | B2 (Complex/Hypothetical) |
|---|---|
| I didn't study, so I failed. | If I had studied, I would have passed. |
| It rained, so we stayed home. | If it hadn't rained, we would have gone out. |
| FanDuel used the video. | If Harper had seen the logo, he would have complained. |