Poker

A bankruptcy hearing for contractor Gilad Rubinsky turned into a confrontation with dozens of angry customers and former employees. Allegations suggest that funds collected for unperformed work were spent on gambling.

The nine players at the World Series of Poker final table collectively won $30.25 million. However, more than $12.2 million of that is expected to be paid out to tax authorities.

Accused of operating slot machines and depositing cash in various banks: Gal Yifrach, winner of a World Series of Poker bracelet, is accused along with other Israelis of operating illegal gambling businesses and money laundering - and could face 25 years in prison. According to the prosecutor in California, they deposited small amounts to avoid reporting requirements.

Renowned Israeli poker player Gal Yifrach, who has won millions of dollars in his career, has been taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities. While officials remain ambiguous regarding the reason for the arrest, Yifrach is being held at a facility in Southern California against the backdrop of a pending indictment.

The Santos star returned to the lineup for the first time since the World Cup, delivered a brace and settled a score with critics during his goal celebration by muttering an offensive phrase.