Is there smoke to the fire started by the estranged wife of San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane? In an Instagram post on Saturday, she raised a number of allegations about Kane’s behavior and character. Regarding sports gambling, she alleged that Kane has bet on his own games.
Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League moved quickly to stem any questions about its legitimacy on Saturday. The league issued a statement and promised there will be next steps.
“The League was made aware this evening of a post on social media alleging that San Jose Sharks Player Evander Kane bet on NHL games,” the NHL said. “The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously.”
The Instagram post included, “Can someone ask Gary Bettman how they can let a player gamble on his own games? Bet and win with bookies on his own games?”
Kane, 29, has certainly run into monetary troubles. This year, he had to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in California. He reported losses of $1.5 million from sports gambling as well as from gambling at casinos over the prior year.
Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League moved quickly to stem any questions about its legitimacy on Saturday. The league issued a statement and promised there will be next steps.
“The League was made aware this evening of a post on social media alleging that San Jose Sharks Player Evander Kane bet on NHL games,” the NHL said. “The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously.”
The Instagram post included, “Can someone ask Gary Bettman how they can let a player gamble on his own games? Bet and win with bookies on his own games?”
Kane, 29, has certainly run into monetary troubles. This year, he had to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in California. He reported losses of $1.5 million from sports gambling as well as from gambling at casinos over the prior year.