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Jeff Marek to be fully investigated after being let go by Sportsnet

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Daniel Lucente
August 1, 2024  (9:07)
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Everyone was shocked when Jeff Marek left Sportsnet, and now there's a reason why Sportsnet decided to let him go that is shocking.

Marek has been absent since the June NHL entry draft, and no one heard from him for a month. Marek finally announced his departure a few days ago, however it appears the true reason he's been let go has been revealed.

In July, Sportsnet quietly parted ways with Jeff Marek.

It wasn't the kind of move that normally would have gone unannounced, but the reason behind it led both parties to choose silence.

Marek had been questioned by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and NHL security for allegedly leaking which players teams were drafting moments before picks were publicly announced, according to league and media industry sources.

Marek was announcing picks ahead of time at the draft, which raised questions. This supposedly led many to believe that one of his friends was betting and Marek was doing this to ensure his friend wins his bets.

Marek had come under scrutiny from the NHL during the first round of the draft for allegedly revealing to a friend which players teams were drafting moments before those picks were publicly announced, according to league and media industry sources. The NHL shared concerns about the situation with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which probed further, according to multiple sources briefed on that investigation.

There has been an increase in sports betting recently in sports, which is causing concern to many. This is not a good look on the NHL.

Source:The Athletic on X

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