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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen Whyno

Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

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The NHL suspended Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games on Thursday, making the 22-year-old American the first modern-day hockey player banned for sports gambling.

The league said the half-season ban was for “activities relating to sports wagering” and that its investigation found no evidence Pinto bet on NHL games. It did not release other details, including what Pinto did or how he was caught.

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