Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees says he is 'fine' after a staged video in which the 43-year-old appeared to be struck by lightning went viral.
Drew Brees stands on the sideline during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 9, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.player increased, PointsBet released a statement acknowledging that they were aware of the situation.
Just over an hour and a half later, PointsBet followed up the statement to admit the lightning seen in the promotional shoot was indeed fake.PointsBet said they were having"a little fun" with Brees and confirmed the 43-year-old was"alive and well." PointsBet handles promos for"lightning bets," which are live in-game wagers that allow users to place bets on immediate outcomes.
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