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Atlanta Falcons star wideout Calvin Ridley may have bet more on his own team than what was originally reported. 

As news of his gambling arose, Ridley acknowledged he was wrong, but called on his harsh penalty, stating he had reached a point where he couldn't even watch football anymore, he said in a series of recent tweets.

"I bet 1500 total I don't have a gambling problem," he said in a tweet. 

Despite his claims, a recent report by Sports Handle highlighted documents obtained by the organization that show Ridley bet more than the amount he claimed. Additionally, the report stated he placed more than three parlay contests involving the Falcons over a six-day stretch last November.

The wide receiver wagered a total of $3,900 over six separate bets on or including Falcons games, the report said. Of those wagers, five were parlays that included the Falcons' moneyline, and one was a $1,300 in-game wager on the Falcons' team total in its victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 28. 

Ridley placed the bets during a period when he was on leave from the team to deal with a non-football-related condition, concerning which he stated he was prioritizing his own mental health, the report said. As a result of the allegations, Ridley has since been suspended indefinitely, but the suspension will run at minimum through the end of the 2022 season.