“He’s in recovery, and has been now for many months,” his attorney said
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- An Illinois father filed a lawsuit against DraftKings after he alleged that the sports betting company caused his life to unravel
- Dane Miller of Cook County was 26 years old when he joined the platform
- He ultimately spent over $2 million in wagers, using his wedding funds, 401(k) and more to place bets
An Illinois man filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, alleging that the sports betting company led him to gamble away millions of dollars — including money he had saved for his wedding — which ultimately led to him being dismissed from his job and contemplating suicide.
Dane Miller of Cook County created a DraftKings account around October 2020 when he was 26 years old, and by May 2021 had become a VIP member, according to documents filed in Chicago federal court on June 24 and reviewed by PEOPLE.
DraftKings did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment…