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Gilbert Arenas Faces Federal Charges in Illegal Poker Ring

8/4/2025

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and seven accomplices are in hot water, facing federal charges for orchestrating an illegal poker ring at his lavish Los Angeles mansion from September 2021 to July 2022. Arenas, who pleaded not guilty, was released on a $50,000 bond and could face up to 15 years behind bars if convicted. Financial struggles may have driven his risky choices.

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and seven accomplices are in hot water, facing federal charges for orchestrating an illegal poker ring at his lavish Los Angeles mansion from September 2021 to July 2022. Arenas, who pleaded not guilty, was released on a $50,000 bond and could face up to 15 years behind bars if convicted. Financial struggles may have driven his risky choices.