Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling and rigged poker cases

29/04/202612:57

Damon Jones sports gambling

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges in federal gambling and poker investigations

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday in the Department of Justice’s cases involving an NBA illegal sports betting scheme and a rigged poker game ring.

Jones admitted to two conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges: one tied to his role in the NBA sports betting scheme and another connected to his participation in the rigged poker operation.

The guilty plea marks a significant development in the federal investigations involving gambling-related allegations connected to the basketball world.

FIBA Europe’s Garbajosa and Novak discuss the future of European basketball

FIBA Europe’s Garbajosa and executive director Novak discuss the future of European basketball

NBA, Jordan Hawkins and the Grizzlies part ways

Memphis and the guard have agreed to part ways, with the former No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft set to look for a new team.

Jalen Duren, contract details of his five-year, $200 million deal with Pistons

Duren’s new five-year contract includes a rising salary structure, starting at $34.5 million in 2026-27 and reaching $45.5 million in 2030-31.

Josh Hart rules out finger surgery: “I’ll play like this until I retire”

The New York Knicks guard has learned that he would need a full joint replacement in his right ring finger. The procedure would end his NBA career, so he plans to keep playing through the pain and wearing protective gear.

Victor Wembanyama: “It’s sad to see some players promote sports betting company”

The San Antonio Spurs star ruled out any partnership with sportsbooks and criticized fellow NBA players who promote gambling platforms: “I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it.”

Articolo di: Alessandro Maggi (66763 articoli)