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Gilbert Arenas arrest, explained: Why former NBA star faces charges related to illegal gambling ring

Former three-time All-NBA guard Gilbert Arenas was arrested by federal agents on Wednesday for charges related to the operation of an illegal gambling ring. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

Arenas, 43, is one of five men named in the federal indictment. One of his alleged co-conspirators has ties to the Israeli crime underworld.

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Gilbert Arenas arrest, explained

Arenas is facing three charges — one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, one count of operating an illegal gambling business and one count of making false statements to federal investigat

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