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According to federal prosecutors, Damon Jones allegedly played a significant role in illicit gambling schemes. It is claimed that Jones, leveraging his celebrity status as a former Cleveland Cavaliers player, enticed unsuspecting players into rigged poker games. Evidence presented in court suggested that Jones maintained contact with key organizers who supplied cheating tools, including an altered shuffling machine designed to manipulate game outcomes. Prosecutors described Jones as a prominent "face card" in this illegal operation, using his notoriety to attract high rollers and facilitate financial fraud resulting in millions of dollars lost by victims.