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Taylor Odisho

Ex-NFL Team Staffer Who Stole $22 Million to Fund Gambling Habit Blames Sports Betting Site, Sues for $250 Million

Amit Patel worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2019 to 2023. (Credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

A former middle office employee for an NFL team is suing FanDuel and seeking $250 million for fueling his gambling addiction.

From 2019 to 2023, Amit Patel embezzled more than $22 million while working as a finance manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars' NFL team. In addition to buying cryptocurrency, two vehicles, and a condo, Patel dumped $20 million into FanDuel, according to CBS.

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