Former NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Gambling Case

**Why it matters locally:** While this national gambling case involving Damon Jones and alleged organized crime figures doesn't directly target Utah residents or businesses, it touches on a few areas of potential interest. First, Utah has a relatively conservative population and a strong stance against gambling. News of widespread illegal gambling operations, even if geographically distant, could resonate with residents who hold anti-gambling views. The involvement of basketball figures may also pique the interest of sports fans in the state, even though Jones doesn't have a specific connection to Utah teams or players. --- Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a gambling case that resulted in the arrest of more than 30 individuals. The individuals involved include alleged members of organized crime and other figures associated with basketball. The case stems from a large-scale gambling operation. Jones' expected guilty plea would mark the first in the investigation.