Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to more than 30 arrests
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Former NBA star Damon Jones becomes the first defendant to admit guilt in a major federal investigation targeting illegal sports betting fraud. Jones acknowledged orchestrating a scheme with accomplices to manipulate betting platforms by leveraging confidential information gained through his professional athlete connections. The plea marks a significant development in what authorities describe as an extensive gambling-related criminal operation that has resulted in over 30 indictments across multiple jurisdictions.
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to more than 30 arrests
Damon Jones said he conspired with others to defraud sports betting companies by using “insider information that I obtained as a result of my relationships as a former player.”
