Piggs Peak’s Ray Rahme claims 3rd position at 2007 World Series Of Poker!
Piggs Peak Swaziland’s All Africa Poker Finalist, Raymond Rahme has overcome all odds with his phenomenal performance at the 2007 World Series of Poker, being the first South African to not only make the Main Event Final Table, but to finish in 3rd position earning himself a whopping $3,048,025!
The platform from which Rahme was elevated into this highly prestigious status, was the 9th All Africa Poker Tournament, hosted by Piggs Peak in Swaziland in June 2007. Piggs Peak made it possible for him to participate at the World Series of Poker 2007, by sponsoring his seat and travel package.
Shortly before he played his final hand, Ray went over to Jack Effel, WSOP Tournament Director and asked: “Do you know who Nelson Mandela is?”. “Yes I do”, Jack said. “This is going to be on ESPN, yeah?” This Jack confirmed with a nod of his head. “Well, you send a message and let him know that I’m going to bring the bracelet home for Africa!” Ray said with confidence and a smile.
When play resumed, Jack granted Ray’s wish and lead the crowd in wishing Mandela a happy 89th birthday. Ray may not have brought home the bracelet – but he certainly kept South Africa’s name held high!
In his exit interview Ray had the following to say about the Piggs Peak Team: “The Piggs Peak Swaziland team kept me going and supported me all the way! Thank you Piggs Peak”.
“We can never lose site of what Ray has achieved – he has beaten out more than 6300 players to achieve a brilliant 3rd place finish in the biggest poker Tournament in the world!”, said Wendy Graaf, Group Marketing Manager of Piggs Peak Casino.
Thanks Ray for the incredible adventure we have shared with you and Teresa since the beginning of July. We are so proud of your success and we know that your gracious and humble nature will allow you to be the most fitting ambassador for poker in Southern Africa.
Shosholoza!
