The NHL said it will investigate an allegation made by Evander Kane’s wife that the San Jose Sharks striker bet on his own games and deliberately tried to lose on gambling winnings.
The NHL said it will investigate an allegation made by Evander Kane’s wife that the San Jose Sharks striker bet on his own games and deliberately tried to lose on gambling winnings.
The league announced on Twitter on Saturday evening that it had been made aware of Anna Kane’s social media posts and was planning a full investigation. Anna Kane wrote, “How does the NHL still make a compulsive gambling addict gamble when they are obviously throwing games to win money? Hmm, maybe someone has to deal with it. “
She added: “Can someone (Commissioner) ask Gary Bettman how he makes a player play his own games? Bet with bookmakers on your own games and win? “
The NHL said: “The integrity of our game is of the utmost importance and the league takes these allegations very seriously.”
Kane’s gambling history and finances have been public knowledge for some time. A casino on the Las Vegas Strip sued Kane in 2019, claiming he failed to repay a $ 500,000 gambling debt accumulated during a playoff series against the Golden Knights.
Since the Supreme Court paved the way for legalized sports gambling in the US and more states adopted it, the NHL has seized the opportunity and forged multiple partnerships with sports betting and other betting organizations.
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, who was emailed prior to the league’s announcement, said there would only be one statement. The league said it would not make any further comments at this point.
Messages to Kane’s agents and the Sharks asking for comments were not immediately returned.
Kane, 29, has been on a $ 49 million seven-year contract for three seasons. He is at his third organization after being drafted from Atlanta / Winnipeg and a stint in Buffalo and making his debut there. He made nearly $ 56 million during his NHL career, according to Capfriendly, which lists ice hockey salaries.
Last season he scored 22 goals and 27 assists in 56 games.
Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press
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