Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Accused of $22 Million Theft and DFS Losses

In a shocking turn of events, the story of a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, Amit Patel, has taken a bizarre twist. Patel, aged 31, is facing allegations of misusing the team's virtual credit card program from 2019 to 2023 to fund what prosecutors claim was a lavish lifestyle. ESPN, closely following the developments, has been interviewing members of the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) community to shed light on this scandal.

Patel and his legal team maintain that he is a recovering gambling addict who squandered 99% of the funds on gambling, particularly on DFS. This revelation has been corroborated by ESPN's in-depth investigation. Surprisingly, Patel managed to keep his identity hidden from fellow players despite his substantial wagers, raising suspicions within the community.

Operating under the alias ParlayPicker, Patel burst onto the DFS scene without warning. He gained rapid attention from avid DFS enthusiasts, particularly those who took the game seriously. ParlayPicker made headlines by wagering hefty sums, often exceeding $500,000, across a variety of contests, including PGA Tour, UFC, NFL, Major League Baseball, and more.

ParlayPicker's unconventional approach puzzled DFS fans. He would enter tournaments with significant buy-ins, yet fail to form competitive teams or make effective drafts. This led to skepticism among fellow players, as ParlayPicker consistently made unwise choices that hindered his chances of winning.

Despite his extravagant spending, Patel's DFS skills were deemed "legendary bad" by the community. An anonymous source even declared him one of the biggest losers in platforms like FanDuel. The extent of Patel's gambling activities remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing to determine whether the embezzled funds were indeed used for betting and gambling purposes.