Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Illegal High-Stakes Poker at Encino Mansion
TL;DR
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and others were charged with hosting illegal high-stakes poker games in Los Angeles, where they collected rake fees and operated under the branding 'Arenas Poker Club.' The operation involved dozens of players and staff, with additional charges related to immigration fraud and false statements. Arenas's involvement marks a surprising turn from his basketball career to alleged illegal gambling activities.
- Gilbert Arenas accused of hosting high-end, illegal poker games at L.A. rental home NBC News
- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested on suspicion of running illegal high-stakes poker game from his mansion Yahoo Sports
- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested for operating illegal gambling business at his Encino home ABC7 Los Angeles
- Feds arrest ex-NBA star Arenas for alleged ‘high-stakes illegal poker’ at Encino mansion Los Angeles Times
- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ WTOP
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