Gilbert Arenas Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Running High-Stakes Illegal Poker Ring
Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Gilbert Arenas' arrest.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was recently arrested and charged in connection with an alleged high-stakes illegal poker ring run out of his Encino, California mansion. Federal authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Arenas of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, running that business, and making false statements to investigators.
Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released on a $50,000 bond. His trial is scheduled to begin on September 23, 2025, in federal court in Los Angeles. Each felony charge carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison. This new legal trouble adds to Arenas’ history of controversy, including the well-known 2009 locker-room gun incident that derailed his NBA career.
Yesterday, Shannon Sharpe officially parted ways with ESPN, just weeks after settling a $50M sexual assault lawsuit. In yesterday’s episode of his podcast "Nightcap" with Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, Sharpe addressed his exit from ESPN. He explained that he had anticipated the news would emerge but requested a brief delay in the announcement due to a significant personal event: his brother, Sterling Sharpe, was being honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame that week (August 2). Sharpe wanted to avoid overshadowing the moment with controversy related to his professional situation. Was ESPN wrong to announce Shannon Sharpe's firing before his brother Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame ceremony? Why didn’t they wait? Should they have?
