The suspension went into effect at the start of the current season, hence leaving him unsigned. However, the league stated that it found no evidence that he was putting bets on NHL games and said that it considers the matter closed.
It was recently revealed that Pinto was banned for 41 games by the NHL due to violating the league’s rules on sports betting. These researchers are now calling for leagues to better monitor and educate The controversy also sparked some discussions among gambling experts about the support provided for young athletes when it comes to betting.
Recently the NHL was shaken up by a gambling scandal resulting in the ban of Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games.
