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Public Health Advocacy Institute
Coverage of Public Health Advocacy Institute in the Nexus archive.
- Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper claims FanDuel used a Cameo video he recorded as a VIP reward for gambler Terry Thompson without his consent. Thompson, who wagered $18.5 million with FanDuel and lost $1.5 million, was given the personalized video, which Harper says he would not have created had he known FanDuel's intent. FanDuel and DraftKings are named in a lawsuit filed by Thompson.
- US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns
US gambling addiction is escalating, prompting a call for public health measures akin to alcohol or tobacco regulation. Harry Levant of PHAI warns of the crisis amid booming online betting and sports platforms, urging policymakers to act as global experts convene in Boston.