Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Damon Jones, a former NBA player, has become the first individual to plead guilty in a series of federal gambling cases involving multiple defendants. He admitted to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, with losses exceeding $10 million linked to rigged poker games and insider betting. Jones is scheduled for sentencing on January 6, 2027, while other defendants in the case continue to face charges.
- ▪Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy in federal gambling cases.
- ▪The cases involve 34 defendants, including alleged mafia connections and other NBA figures.
- ▪Prosecutors claim Jones used insider information to place bets and participated in rigged poker games.
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U.S. Former NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of federal gambling cases By Cara Tabachnick Cara Tabachnick News Editor Cara Tabachnick is a news editor at CBSNews.com. Cara began her career on the crime beat at Newsday. She has written for Marie Claire, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. She reports on justice and human rights issues. Contact her at [email protected] Read Full Bio Cara Tabachnick Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 5:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty in a pair of federal indictments involving 34 defendants, including some with alleged links to the mafia and other NBA figures.Jones, 49, was among three people charged in both indictments, one of which…
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