Who uses being arrested on federal charges as a moment for comic relief? Gilbert Arenas. And whether it was ill-timed or timed on purpose, the public had something to talk about. The former NBA All-Star was among six people arrested Wednesday and charged with running an illegal gambling business from an Encino,

Federal prosecutors say Arenas hosted illegal poker games at his home in Encino, conspired with others accused of running the gambling enterprise

Among those named as Arenas’ co-conspirators are 49-year-old Yevgeni Gershman, who is described as a “suspected organized crime figure from Israel. Gershman is among those accused of managing illegal poker games and collecting a house fee from players to compete.