FanDuel to pay Jaguars $5 million over employee theft and betting scandal

FanDuel agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million to settle a case involving Amit Patel, a former employee who stole nearly $20 million and deposited it into his FanDuel account. The NFL encouraged the resolution, highlighting the importance of responsible gambling and regulatory oversight in the evolving US sports betting industry. Patel, sentenced to prison for fraud, also sued FanDuel, claiming the company exploited his gambling addiction. The case underscores the need for sportsbooks to implement stricter protocols to prevent illegal deposits and protect consumers.