Hands #76-80: Yifrach Keeps Building

Hand #76: James Mackey opened under the gun for 125,000 and Gal Yifrach called from the big blind. The two of them checked down the board of and Yifrach took it down with the .

Hand #77: Aaron Mermelstein opened the button for 125,000 and Mackey called from the big blind. Mackey check-called a bet of 125,000 on and check-called another 325,000 on the turn. The river came the and it went check-check. Mackey took it down showing for a rivered two pair.

Hand #78: Mermelstein opened under the gun for 120,000 and took down the blinds and antes.

Hand #79: Gal Yifrach was first to act and raised to 125,000. Mackey called from the button, Mermelstein called from the big blind. The three of them checked before the hit the turn. Mermelstein checked again and Yifrach bet 225,000. Mackey called. Mermelstein folded.

The river came the and Yifrach checked. Mackey didn't take the bait and checked behind. Yifrach showed for trips. Mackey mucked.

Hand #80: Gary Hasson opened the button for 145,000 and Yifrach called from the big blind. Yifrach checked on and folded instantly as soon as Hasson reached for chips.