Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Summary
Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy linked to federal indictments involving rigged poker games and sports betting. Jones admitted using insider information from his NBA relationships to place bets and apologized in court.Key Facts
- Damon Jones is the first person to plead guilty among 34 defendants in two federal gambling-related indictments.
- The cases involve rigged poker games and illegal sports betting schemes.
- Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
- Prosecutors say Jones used insider tips to place bets, including information about a prominent NBA player’s status.
- Jones was involved in a rigged poker game in Las Vegas in 2019, using a modified shuffling machine to cheat a victim out of $50,000.
- Other NBA figures, including current player Terry Rozier, face charges; Rozier has pleaded not guilty.
- Eleven other defendants are expected to accept plea deals.
- Damon Jones’ sentencing is scheduled for January 6, 2027.
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