Gilbert Arenas retains Mark Geragos ahead of February 2027 felony gambling trial
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has brought on prominent criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos to represent him, according to a court filing cited in the report. Arenas faces three felony counts stemming from his alleged role in an illicit high-stakes poker operation run out of his Encino, California home, which federal prosecutors claim involved at least one suspected organized crime figure based in Israel. Arenas was arrested in July 2025 and released on a $50,000 bond after entering a not guilty plea. The trial, originally set for an earlier date, has been pushed to February 16, 2027, with the delay attributed to court scheduling and attorney availability.
The alleged Israeli organized crime figure, Yevgeni Gershman, had a plea deal rejected by Scalsi and withdrew his guilty plea.
Why it matters
For brands: Companies associated with Arenas may face reputational risk as a federal felony trial moves forward.
For media: Arenas is an active live-streamer and content creator, so the trial's outcome could affect his media partnerships and platform presence.
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Sources
- Awful Announcing · Brendon Kleen: Gilbert Arenas hires famed defense attorney Mark J. Geragos as trial for felony illegal gambling charges looms