"Yevgeni Gershman, 50, has agreed to plead guilty to four federal counts including conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, immigration fraud, money laundering and being a prohibited person in possession of firearms."
"Gershman was a central figure in a gambling operation that ran out of a mansion on Gable Drive in Encino, where organizers hosted high-stakes poker games and took a percentage of each pot, known as a 'rake.'"
"According to court documents, Gershman allegedly hired young women to serve drinks, provide massages and offer 'companionship' to players, and charged them a percentage of their earnings."
Yevgeni Gershman, with ties to Israeli organized crime, has agreed to plead guilty to multiple federal charges, including operating an illegal gambling business. He faces a 24-month prison sentence and a $50,000 fine. Gershman was involved in high-stakes poker games at a luxury Encino mansion owned by former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The illegal activities occurred between September 2021 and July 2022, with Gershman managing operations and hiring staff. Arenas and other co-defendants have pleaded not guilty and are set for trial on May 5.
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