NHL athlete Shane Pinto receives a 41-game ban for illegal sports wagering.
Ottawa Senators Forward Shane Pinto Suspended for 41 Games Due to Sports Betting Violation
Shane Pinto, a forward for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL), has been suspended for 41 games due to violations related to sports betting. The suspension was announced on October 30, 2023, and was updated on the same day.
The NHL has strict policies in place to prevent its players from betting on NHL games or any events where their involvement or insider knowledge could influence the outcome or integrity of the game. Pinto's infraction involved placing bets on NHL contests, which is considered a serious breach of league regulations designed to protect the integrity of the game and maintain public trust.
While the specific infraction committed by Pinto remains unclear as the league has not disclosed further details, the NHL has zero tolerance for players betting on NHL events. This aligns generally with why Governor DeWine and other authorities are overseeing regulations restricting player-related prop bets to prevent unfair influence in sports betting markets.
Pinto's suspension is equivalent to half of the NHL regular season. It is retroactive from the first game of the regular season, despite Pinto not having played in the current season due to contract issues. Pinto has issued an apology for his actions, expressing remorse to the National Hockey League, Ottawa Senators, teammates, fans, the city of Ottawa, and his family.
In the National Football League (NFL), players are banned from betting on games within their own league, but they are allowed to bet on games of other leagues such as the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the NFL itself. Attempted or successful match-fixing can result in a lifetime ban in the NFL.
Bets on other sports placed on the team's premises will now result in a two-game suspension for a first offense in the NFL, with repeat offenses potentially leading to a six-game suspension, and later even a one-year suspension.
In Europe, there has been recent controversy regarding sports betting in connection with professional sports. It remains to be seen whether the underlying infraction will be made public at a later date in Pinto's case.
The NHL's goal with these rules is to avoid any compromise of game integrity or abuse of inside information by players betting on their sport. Pinto's infraction is a clear breach and is treated seriously. The league will continue to enforce its policies to ensure the integrity of the game and uphold public trust.
What sport does Shane Pinto play, and for which team was he suspended for 41 games due to sports betting violation?His infraction involved betting on NHL contests, and the NHL has strict policies in place to protect the integrity of the game and maintain public trust.
