Tony “Yair” Mergi

Tony Mergi, widely recognized as Yair, is an Israeli who holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at Ariel Builders, Inc. In addition to his role in business, Mergi is an avid high-stakes cash game poker player, making multiple appearances on Hustler Casino Live. Presently, his cumulative losses on HCL amount to -$26K.

Tony Mergi’s Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Tony Mergi embarked on his poker journey on Hustler Casino Live with his first appearance in Episode 268 in September 2022. Engaging in the $5/5/100 Ante Game, he emerged triumphant, securing a win of $2.8K while facing off against opponents like Mariano, Francisco, Mike X, and others.

Notably, his highest payout to date occurred in Episode 368 in February 2023 during another $5/5/100 Ante Game. Playing against formidable competitors like Adam22, Sashimi, Tal, and others, Mergi successfully added $4.1K to his bankroll, showcasing his skill and strategic prowess.

However, Episode 378 in February 2023 marked a challenging turn for Tony Mergi. In this Max Pain Thursday episode, he faced off against DGAF, DK, Israeli Ron, and others, resulting in his most significant loss yet. The stakes were high, and Mergi incurred a staggering -$17.6K loss, reflecting the unpredictable nature of poker on Hustler Casino Live.