Evander Kane will be investigated by NHL after gambling accusation
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The NHL will investigate San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane, the league announced Saturday, following Instagram posts that allege Kane has gambled on his own games.
An account purportedly belonging to Kane’s wife, Anna, posted Saturday about Kane’s alleged gambling addiction and added: “Can someone ask [Commissioner] Gary Bettman how they can let a player gamble on his own games? Bet and win with bookies on his own games?”
“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 in a statement. “The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously. We intend to conduct a full investigation and will have no further comment at this time.”
Kane’s agent did not immediately return a call seeking comment Saturday.
“The San Jose Sharks have been in contact today with the National Hockey League about the serious allegations made against Evander Kane," the Sharks said in a statement. “We support a full and transparent investigation into the situation to maintain the integrity of the game and consistency with our team values.”
Kane filed for federal Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California in January, at least temporarily prohibiting his creditors from collecting on their debts. In that filing, Kane claimed $1.5 million in gambling losses over the previous year.
In November 2020, a Las Vegas casino sued Kane, alleging that he had failed to pay back $500,000 in unpaid casino markers he obtained the previous April. The casino later dropped that lawsuit.
Kane, 29, signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Sharks in 2018. He had 22 goals and 27 assists in 56 games for the Sharks this past season.
