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Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested in Poker Ring

7/30/2025

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 43, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating an illegal high-stakes poker ring in Encino, California. Charged with conspiracy alongside five others, including notorious crime figure Yevgeni Gershman, the operation reportedly involved hiring women for companionship and collecting fees from players. This isn't Arenas' first brush with gambling-related legal troubles, having faced issues back in 2009.

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 43, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating an illegal high-stakes poker ring in Encino, California. Charged with conspiracy alongside five others, including notorious crime figure Yevgeni Gershman, the operation reportedly involved hiring women for companionship and collecting fees from players. This isn't Arenas' first brush with gambling-related legal troubles, having faced issues back in 2009.