NHL to investigate claim Sharks’ Evander Kane bet on own games
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The NHL said it will investigate an allegation made by Evander Kane’s wife that the San Jose Sharks forward bet
on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit.
The league said Saturday night on Twitter that it was made aware of the social media posts from the Instagram
account of Anna Kane and plans to conduct a full investigation. Anna Kane wrote: “How does the NHL let a
compulsive gambling addict still play when he’s obviously throwing games to win money? Hmm maybe someone
needs to address this.”
She added: “Can someone ask (Commissioner) Gary Bettman how they let a player gamble on his own games?
Bet and win with bookies on his own games?”
In a separate post, Anna Kane accused her husband of spending lavishly partying in Europe while asking her to
sell her wedding ring to survive and wrote about not being able to afford baby formula for their child.
The NHL said: “The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously.”
A team spokesman wrote in an email to The Associated Press that: “The San Jose Sharks have been in contact
today with the National Hockey League about the serious allegations made against Evander Kane. We support a
full and transparent investigation into the situation to maintain the integrity of the game and consistency with
our team values.”
Kane’s gambling history and finances have been public knowledge for some time. A Las Vegas Strip casino sued
Kane in 2019, alleging he failed to repay a $500,000 gambling debt racked up during a playoff series against the
Golden Knights.
Since the Supreme Court paved the way for legalized sports gambling in the U.S. and more states have adopted
it, the NHL has embraced the possibilities and made several partnerships with sportsbooks and other betting
organizations.
Reached by email before the league’s announcement.
Reached by email before the league’s announcement, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said only a statement
would be coming. The league said it would not make any further comments at this time.
A message sent to Kane’s agent was not immediately returned.
Kane, 29, is three seasons into a $49 million, seven-year contract. He’s with his third organization after being
drafted by and debuting with Atlanta/Winnipeg and a stint in Buffalo. According to Capfriendly, which charts
hockey salaries, he has made just under $56 million during his NHL career.
Last season, he had 22 goals and 27 assists in 56 games.
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NHL to investigate claim Sharks’ Evander Kane bet on own games
