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[email protected] 1-800-GAMBLER is the phone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. It serves as a resource for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, or their loved ones. Sources: How one ‘super basic’ man stole $22M from his hometown Jaguars and became ‘the biggest loser ever on FanDuel’ — News4JAX Private jets, gambling and a Trevor Lawrence jersey: A detailed look at what Amit Patel paid for with stolen Jags money — News4JAX The Jaguars’ $22 million question: How did four years of theft go undetected? — New York Times Ex-Jaguars employee Amit Patel sentenced to prison for fraud — ESPN Ex-Jags employee gambled with company card at former job — ESPN Middle District of Florida | Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Sentenced To More Than Six Years For Embezzling In Excess Of $22 Million — DOJ Trevor Lawrence — Spotrac.com (00:00) - Every Kid Dreams of Becoming a Professional Athlete (01:16) - Listener Shoutouts and Reviews (02:54) - Personal Anecdotes on Homeownership (07:42) - Introducing Amit Patel's Story (08:47) - Amit Patel's Gambling and Career (13:14) - Amit Patel's is Hired By The Jacksonville Jaguars (22:20) - Amit's Fraudulent Scheme Unveiled (22:35) - Duplicating Transactions for Personal Gain (23:44) - Extravagant Purchases with Stolen Money (26:12) - Living a Double Life (29:59) - Caught by FanDuel (33:46) - Legal Consequences and Sentencing (35:15) - Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts (44:19) - Outro and Contact Information
