The NHL stated it can examine an allegation made by Evander Kane’s spouse that the San Jose Sharks ahead guess on his personal video games and has deliberately tried to lose for playing revenue.
The league stated Saturday evening on Twitter that it was made conscious of the social media posts by Anna Kane and plans to conduct a full investigation. Anna Kane wrote on Instagram: “How does the NHL let a compulsive playing addict nonetheless play when he is clearly throwing video games to win cash? Hmm perhaps somebody wants to handle this.”
She added: “Can somebody ask (Commissioner) Gary Bettman how they let a participant gamble on his personal video games? Guess and win with bookies on his personal video games?”
In a separate publish, Anna Kane accused her husband of spending lavishly partying in Europe whereas asking her to promote her wedding ceremony ring to outlive and wrote about not having the ability to afford child system for his or her youngster.
The NHL stated: “The integrity of our sport is paramount and the League takes these allegations very severely.”
A Sharks a crew spokesman wrote in an electronic mail to The Related Press that: “The San Jose Sharks have been in touch immediately with the Nationwide Hockey League in regards to the severe allegations made towards Evander Kane. We help a full and clear investigation into the state of affairs to keep up the integrity of the sport and consistency with our crew values.”
Kane’s playing historical past and funds have been public data for a while. A Las Vegas Strip on line casino sued Kane in 2019, alleging he didn’t repay a US$500,000 playing debt racked up throughout a playoff sequence towards the Golden Knights.
Because the Supreme Court docket paved the best way for legalized sports activities playing within the U.S. and extra states have adopted it, the NHL has embraced the chances and made a number of partnerships with sportsbooks and different betting organizations.
Reached by electronic mail earlier than the league’s announcement, Deputy Commissioner Invoice Daly stated solely a press release can be coming. The league stated it might not make any additional feedback right now.
A message despatched to Kane’s agent was not instantly returned.
Kane, 29, is three seasons right into a US$49 million, seven-year contract. He is along with his third group after being drafted by and debuting with Atlanta/Winnipeg and a stint in Buffalo. In line with Capfriendly, which charts hockey salaries, he has made slightly below US$56 million throughout his NHL profession.
Final season, he had 22 targets and 27 assists in 56 video games.
