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Israeli Poker Champion Gal Yifrah Charged With Money Laundering in Los Angeles

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First reported by Mako · Jul 27, 2026

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Israeli poker champion Gal Yifrah and three others were arrested in Los Angeles for money laundering and illegal gambling. They allegedly operated illegal gambling businesses in Sacramento and laundered money through casino chips and real estate investments. If convicted, they face significant prison terms, fines, and asset forfeiture.

01Israeli poker champion Gal Yifrah arrested in LA for money laundering and illegal gambling.
02Nick Shkolnik, Shalom Yifrah, and Shneur Rosenfeld also charged in the case.
03Illegal gambling operations ran in Sacramento with slot machines and virtual betting.
04Money laundering involved exchanging cash for casino chips and checks.
05Gal Yifrah invested some illicit funds in Los Angeles real estate.
06Potential penalties include up to 20 years in prison and $500,000 fines.

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