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Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Faces Federal Charges Over Alleged Illegal Poker Ring

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and five others face federal charges for allegedly operating an illegal high-stakes poker gambling ring at his Los Angeles mansion.

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  • Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and five co-defendants are facing federal charges for allegedly running an illegal high-stakes poker gambling operation.
  • The charges stem from an alleged illegal gambling business conducted at Arenas's Los Angeles mansion, involving significant sums of money.
  • Authorities claim the illicit poker games were active for nearly a year, specifically from September 2021 through July 2022.
  • Arenas faces additional charges, including conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and making false statements to federal investigators.
  • If convicted on these federal charges, the former NBA star could potentially receive a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each count.
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Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by focusing on factual reporting of the arrest and charges. They consistently attribute all allegations to prosecutors or official documents, avoiding loaded language or editorializing. The coverage provides a balanced overview of the legal proceedings, including Arenas's plea and the details of the indictment, without emphasizing a particular narrative.

"Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas."

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"Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has been arrested and charged with allegedly running an illegal, high-stakes poker ring out of his home in the Los Angeles area."

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"Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and five other defendants were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal gambling and poker ring out of a California home that Arenas owned."

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"Federal prosecutors say former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has been arrested along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas."

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"Arenas faces up to five years in prison for each count if convicted."

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Gilbert Arenas is facing federal charges including operating an illegal high-stakes poker gambling business, conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, and making false statements to federal investigators.

The alleged illegal high-stakes poker gambling ring was operated at Gilbert Arenas's Los Angeles mansion from September 2021 through July 2022.

If convicted on the federal charges related to the illegal gambling operation, Gilbert Arenas could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each count.

Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges along with five other co-defendants, making a total of six individuals charged in connection with the illegal poker gambling operation.

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