"#Snitching Gil coming soon": Gilbert Arenas sends cryptic message after his release following illegal gambling-related arrest

By Michael Macasero

Modified Jul 31, 2025 10:23 GMT

"Snitching Gill coming soon": Gilbert Arenas sends cryptic message after becoming free following illegal gambling related arrest. [photo: @nochillgil/IG] — "Snitching Gil coming soon": Gilbert Arenas sends cryptic message after becoming free following illegal gambling related arrest. [photo: @nochillgil/IG]

Gilbert Arenas was arrested along with five others on Wednesday for allegedly hosting illegal high-stakes poker games and making false statements to investigators. Arenas, who appeared in a downtown Los Angeles court, pleaded not guilty and paid a $50,000 bond for his release, per ESPN.

The former Washington Wizards star wrote a message on Instagram shortly afterward:

The indictment referred to Gilbert Arenas as "Agent Zero," the former point guard's name while playing in the NBA. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Arenas hosted illegal high-stakes gambling activities “from September 2021 to July 2022” at his Encino mansion in Los Angeles. The five other personalities who were arrested reportedly included Yevgeni Gershman, an Israeli allegedly involved in organized crime.

Arenas will appear before the court for his trial on Sept. 23. A conviction would mean a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each charge, according to reports.

Based on his Instagram post after his release, "Agent Zero" is confident of beating the allegations.

Fans react to Gilbert Arenas' Instagram message following release from federal custody

Gilbert Arenas' arrest caused a stir on social media on Wednesday and fans were quick to react to his Instagram post.

Nick Young trolled his "Gil's Arena" co-host by saying on Wednesday that Arenas "did it." The former LA Lakers guard appeared to be joking.

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