Wayne Gretzky's wife named in sports gambling case

[CHIMO]

EWING, N.J. (AP-CP) — Wayne Gretzky’s wife and a half-dozen NHL players placed bets — but not on hockey — with a U.S. sports gambling ring financed by Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet, authorities alleged Tuesday.

The New Jersey state police dubbed the investigation Operation Slap Shot.

Tocchet is accused of being the financier of a “highly organized betting ring” in the U.S., according to New Jersey state police. A New Jersey state trooper is also accused of being involved in the gambling ring.

Actress-wife Janet Jones was among those implicated, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because no bettors have been publicly identified.

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[Catch22Dem]

1. Isn't sports betting legal?

If they weren't betting on Hockey, what's the problem?

[sasquatch]

3. In some states it is but not in others

[Canuckistanian]

2. OMG, this is HUGH, eh?

I thought Caesar's wife was above suspicion.