Jacksonville Jaguars get payout from FanDuel after ex-employee's $20 million gambling spree

ESPN reports that FanDuel "has agreed to pay the Jaguars approximately $5 million to compensate for the nearly $20 million that a former Jacksonville employee stole from the team and deposited at the sportsbook," sources told the outlet.

The deal was reportedly finalized in early 2025.

"Sources told ESPN that the NFL encouraged the Jaguars and FanDuel, one of the league's official betting partners, to come to a resolution but did not actively participate in the discussions. A source with direct knowledge of the agreement said FanDuel was motivated to pay the Jaguars in the interest of being a good partner with the league," ESPN detailed.

In February 2024, ESPN reported that the Jaguars had asked FanDuel to repay some of the money that was stolen, but they said that they received the money "fair and clear," so it wasn't on them to give it back. However, they have clearly changed their mind.

Amit Patel Pleaded Guilty To Stealing $22 Million From The Jaguars

Amit Patel was charged in December 2023 with using a team-issued virtual credit card that the Jaguars used for expenses. He ultimately pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for wire fraud and illegal monetary transactions.

The Jaguars also sued Patel, asking for $66.6 million in damages. Patel then sued FanDuel in federal court, asking for $250 million in compensatory and punitive damages, saying that they "exploited" his gambling addiction. FanDuel asked to have his case dismissed in March 2025.

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