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An NHL investigation has cleared San Jose Sharks star forward Evander Kane of accusations<\/a> that he gambled on his own games and \u201cthrew\u201d matches. However, the player remains sidelined from team training sessions while the league looks at other allegations made by his estranged wife, Anna Kane, of physical and sexual abuse.<\/p>\n

\"Evander
Evander Kane, pictured during a game, is a self-confessed gambling addict who has filed for bankruptcy, owing $26.8 million. (Image: USA Toda<\/em>y)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The betting investigation was launched after the latter took to Instagram at the end of July to accuse Kane of match-fixing. The player has admitted he has a serious gambling problem.<\/p>\n

How does the NHL let a compulsive gambling addict still play when he\u2019s obviously throwing games to win money? Hmm maybe someone needs to address this,\u201d<\/strong> Anna Kane wrote.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The NHL said in a statement it had found \u201cno evidence to corroborate Ms. Kane’s accusations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kane himself claimed the allegations were false. \u201cI love the game of Hockey and would never do any of what was alleged. I love forward to cooperating with the league\u2019s investigation, having my name fully cleared, and looking forward to this upcoming season,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Restraining Order Remains\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The investigation included an analysis of sports betting data provided by Sportradar. It also involved a review of social media, public data, and court filings, as well as interviews with Kane and other Sharks players and staff members, according to the NHL.<\/p>\n

“To the contrary, the evidence raises doubts about the veracity of the allegations,” it continued, adding that Anna Kane had not cooperated with the investigation.<\/p>\n

The separate, ongoing investigation is believed to be related to a restraining order application filed by Anna Kane against her husband this week. As reported by Front Office Sports<\/em>, it includes allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kane denied those accusations in a statement issued through his lawyers.<\/p>\n

$26.8 Million Bankruptcy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The player\u2019s struggles with gambling have been laid bare<\/a> in bankruptcy papers and recent lawsuits filed by his various creditors. The player filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in January, claiming $26.8 million in total debt. This was less than three years after signing a seven-year contract extension with the Sharks, worth $49 million.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, he\u2019s being sued for fraud by the\u00a0Professional Bank for $15 million. The bank alleges he took out a loan of $1.5 million which he had no intention of repaying. The lender is asking for ten times the amount because it believes it is entitled to punitive damages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He\u2019s also being sued by the Centennial Bank and Zions Bancorp for defaulting on loans. The latter alleged in a motion to the bankruptcy court in February that the player has a \u201cserious gambling problem\u201d and made \u201cpoor, self-centered financial decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An NHL investigation has cleared San Jose Sharks star forward Evander Kane of accusations that he gambled on his own games and \u201cthrew\u201d matches. However, the player remains sidelined from team training sessions while the league looks at other allegations made by his estranged wife, Anna Kane, of physical and sexual abuse. 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