Former professional basketball player Gilbert Arenas has been indicted on charges related to operating an illegal gambling ring in Southern California. Authorities allege that Arenas ran high-stakes poker games from a property he owned in Encino, working with several other individuals, including a suspected organized crime figure. The indictment accuses Arenas of conspiracy, running an illegal gambling business, and making false statements to investigators. Officials say text messages and financial transactions link Arenas and his associates to the operation, which reportedly included recruiting women to provide services to gamblers. The property was raided in 2022, and money was seized by federal agents. No attorneys for Arenas or the other defendants were listed in court documents as of Wednesday.