A man whose gambling addiction had landed him in prison is taking on the sports-betting industry in Germany.
Thomas Melchior goes to German football league matches holding a sign saying “lost a bet” while putting himself at the mercy of the home fans by wearing their hated rivals’ jerseys to get attention.
Melchior wore a Hertha Berlin shirt to Union Berlin’s game in the top division (Bundesliga) on Sunday, an 1860 Munich jersey at Bayern Munich’s match on Saturday, and a Hamburger SV shirt at crosstown rivals 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 said before he unveiled his hidden Hertha jersey to the Union fans.
