Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has landed in legal hot water after being arrested in Southern California for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation out of his luxury home.
Federal prosecutors claim the ex-Washington Wizards standout turned his Encino mansion into a lavish underground casino between September 2021 and July 2022. According to court filings, Arenas and five other individuals are accused of organizing high-stakes poker games, complete with hired staff, chefs, security, and even hostesses to cater to players.
The group allegedly profited by collecting a rake from each pot… a telltale sign of illegal gambling operations. Prosecutors say Arenas enlisted a 51-year-old associate to help stage the events and manage rent collections tied to the games.
The indictment includes two serious federal charges: conspiracy to run an illegal gambling business and operating an illegal gambling business… each carrying a potential five-year prison sentence. Arenas also faces an additional charge for allegedly lying to federal agents during the investigation.
As the case unfolds, fans are shocked to see the former NBA star caught in the middle of a federal gambling sting. Stay tuned for updates on this high-stakes scandal.
