Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Ex-NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested in Illegal Poker Case
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA star, is in trouble with the law for allegedly running illegal poker games.
He rented out his home in Encino to host these high-stakes games.
The games involved women providing services to the players.
Arenas is charged with multiple offenses.
Another person arrested is suspected of being connected to organized crime.
Arenas has had previous legal troubles related to guns.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested on conspiracy and illegal gambling charges.
Arenas allegedly hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his Encino mansion.
The games reportedly involved young women providing companionship to players.
Arenas faces charges of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and making false statements.
Yevgeni Gershman, a suspected organized crime figure, was also arrested.
- Who
- Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and five others, including Yevgeni Gershman, were arrested.
- What
- Gilbert Arenas was arrested for allegedly running illegal high-stakes poker games.
- When
- The alleged illegal poker games took place between September 2021 and July 2022.
- Where
- Encino, California.
- Why
- They are charged with conspiracy and illegal gambling related to high-stakes poker games.
- Defendant
- Gilbert Arenas
- Charges
- Conspiracy, Illegal Gambling
- Location
- Encino, California
- Alleged Activity
- Hosting Illegal Poker Games
- Co-defendant
- Yevgeni Gershman
- Gershman's Alleged Affiliation
- Suspected Organized Crime Figure
- Arenas' Previous Incident
- Involved in a locker-room incident with guns.
