FanDuel VIP Scandal Sparks Congressional Scrutiny

Congress is formally demanding FanDuel eliminate VIP programs after a scandal involving Bryce Harper and a gambler who lost $1.5M. Additionally, Congress demands MLB changes after FanDuel used a Bryce Harper Cameo video for a gambling addict's VIP promo. New article: 'Why Congress wants MLB players banned from all sportsbook marketing' – formal demands to MLB and union, five questions posed, with an Aug. 24 deadline. This signals tighter regulatory scrutiny on sports betting operators and could reshape how sportsbooks handle high rollers and player endorsements.