Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested over illegal high-stakes poker ring
Summary
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was arrested for allegedly running an illegal poker game at his home in Los Angeles. He faces three federal charges and has pleaded not guilty. If found guilty, he could face up to 15 years in prison.Key Facts
- Gilbert Arenas played 11 seasons in the NBA and was a three-time All-Star.
- He is charged with running illegal poker games at his home in Encino from September 2021 to July 2022.
- Arenas is accused of operating an illegal gambling business and making false statements to investigators.
- He was arrested along with five other people, including a man suspected of organized crime involvement.
- The poker games involved taking a portion of the money from each pot, called a "rake."
- Arenas pleaded not guilty and paid a $50,000 bond to be released while awaiting trial.
- His trial is set for September 23, and he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of all charges.
- In the past, Arenas was convicted of illegal gun possession after an incident in 2010.
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