BERLIN (AP) — Seeking redemption, one man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison is taking on the sports betting industry in Germany.

Thomas Melchior is doing it by holding a sign saying “lost a bet” before soccer games while putting himself at the mercy of the home fans by wearing their hated rivals’ jerseys to get attention.

He wore a Hertha Berlin shirt to Union Berlin’s game on Sunday, an 1860 Munich jersey at Bayern Munich’s match on Saturday, and a Hamburger SV shirt at crosstown rival St. Pauli on Friday. He previously wore a Schalke top at a Borussia Dortmund game, and a Bayern jersey at an 1860 match. He has more games to attend next weekend.

A sheep in wolf’s clothing

“Yes, it’s dangerous, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone,” Melchior told The Associated Press before h

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