Thomas Vanek Connected in Federal Gambling Investigation [MOD WARNING # 21]

[Nharris31]

Not sure where to put this but there is this story on Vanek..http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/21/vanek-connected-to-federal-gambling-investigation/

Click to read more...

 

[Joe Cool]

Mod Edit: Russo's blog

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Yikes. http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3510092.shtml?cat=565

 

[Jaykay]

Ohhhhh great

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

What's 'yikes'?

 

[Joe Cool]

What's 'yikes'?

The Claims

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

There are no accusations in regards to Vanek. From the article all we can glean is that he was requested to be a witness in the case. No conclusions can be drawn as of yet I would say.

 

[Joe Cool]

There are no accusations in regards to Vanek. From the article all we can glean is that he was requested to be a witness in the case. No conclusions can be drawn as of yet I would say.

Said of being connected in a gambling investigation by law enforcement.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

No, he is part of the investigation but is not accused of anything at the moment.

 

[tomthestone*]

Accused of being connected in a gambling investigation

Sounds like he's being used as a witness if you read the whole story from Pro Hockey Talk. This also might be stemming from activity during the 2004-05 lockout year when he played in Rochester.

Leading into the article by saying he's a figure in a federal investigation is a hit-seeker and presents a slightly misleading angle in my opinion.

 

[Joe Cool]

No, he is part of the investigation but is not accused of anything at the moment.

He is not charged with anything, but law enforcement claims of gambling connections about him.

 

[aliasedman]

Accused of being connected in a gambling investigation by law enforcement.

He's been asked/has to testify as a witness, not formally accused of any wrongdoing. Big difference. That being said, it would be great if our latest free agent signing wasn't tangled up in any of this.

edit: Russo blog link http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/268016761.html

 

[Joe Cool]

He's been asked/has to testify as a witness, not formally accused of any wrongdoing. Big difference. That being said, it would be great if our latest free agent signing wasn't tangled up in any of this.

edit: Russo blog link http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/268016761.html

Accused wrong word scratch that. but law enforcement says he is part of story of the investigation. that is what i meant, and I do hope this is much about nothing.

 

[TaLoN]

Said of being connected in a gambling investigation by law enforcement.

The link says he's a witness not a target of investigation. Big difference. Nothing to worry about here.

 

[Minnesota]

Meh. Nothing to see here.

 

[Bps21*]

How many times have you guys been called to testify about something you know nothing about?

 

[Nsjohnson]

How many times have you guys been called to testify about something you know nothing about?

What does this even mean?

 

[AJ Thelen]

What kind of gambling is this?

Must be something awful since the media is all over this..

Yeeez.

 

[Jacob582]

What kind of gambling is this?

Must be something awful since the media is all over this..

Yeeez.

Illegal sports gambling.

Must be something awful since the Feds are all over this.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Must be somgthing awful since the Feds are all over this.

Not really. The Gambling division needs a bust every so often and maybe the mob paid their dues this year, which means somebody else gets targetted.

 

[DeuceMN]

If he was gambling on sports, I hope he doesn't get in too much trouble, because it was illegal. As a prominent sports player he will probably be fine for playing hockey this year.

The fact that it's illegal in this country

I'll just refrain from going on a tangent on about this... Although it hurts...

 

[Jarick]

Warning:

As of right now, Vanek has not been accused of anything or charged with a crime. This site has pretty strict rules on spreading rumors of potential illegal behavior (libel).

 

[Uberdachen]

I'm sure he just stayed in the vCash side of the bar.

 

[Teddy10Beers]

I'm interested in what the league's policy is concerning sports betting by players in the NHL. Let's say Player A is called to testify in a criminal case involving an illegal betting operation. In that testimony Player A admits to placing bets with the betting operation. Let's further assume that none of the bets were on any NHL hockey games. Would the league take any action against Player A? Suspension, fine, sternly worded letter, ignore it completely?

I don't think the league would do anything but I don't know what the league's policy is on such matters. There was the infamous Operation Slapshot from several years ago but I don't recall that involving any players, just Rick Tocchet who was an assistant coach at the time.

 

[Jacques The Mayor]

I'm sure he just stayed in the vCash side of the bar.

I was once the richest man on that side of the bar. Then the wild faced the blackhawks. vPenthouse to vOuthouse.

 

[Gaps]

I'm interested in what the league's policy is concerning sports betting by players in the NHL. Let's say Player A is called to testify in a criminal case involving an illegal betting operation. In that testimony Player A admits to placing bets with the betting operation. Let's further assume that none of the bets were on any NHL hockey games. Would the league take any action against Player A? Suspension, fine, sternly worded letter, ignore it completely?

I don't think the league would do anything but I don't know what the league's policy is on such matters. There was the infamous Operation Slapshot from several years ago but I don't recall that involving any players, just Rick Tocchet who was an assistant coach at the time.

If he bet on NHL games I sure hope he didn't bet on any games he was playing in. I would be surprised if that wasn't sanctioned.