Piggs Peak’s Rahme takes 3^rd 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 final table,
but to finish in 3^rd position earning himself a whopping $3,048,025 !

Raymond Rahme chats toJack Effel - WSOP Tournament Director

The platform from which Rahme was elevated into this highly prestigious status, was the 9^th 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 seats as well as all related costs

Shortly before he played his final hand Raymond went over to Jack Effel, the 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!” Raymond said with confidence and a smile.

When play resumed, Jack granted Ray’s wish and lead the crowd in wishing Mandela a happy 89^th birthday.

Raymond Rahme Pictured with the Piggs Peak Team

Ray may not have brought home the bracelet – but he certainly kept South Africa’s name 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”.

The Prize money!!!

“We can never lose site of what Ray has achieved – he has beaten out more than 6300 players
to achieve a brilliant 3^rd place finish in the biggest poker Tournament in the world!”,
said Wendy Graaf, Group Marketing Manager of Piggs Peak Casino.

Piggs Peak’s Rahme takes 3rd position at 2007 World Series Of Poker!

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Piggs Peak’s Rahme takes 3^rd position at 2007 World Series Of Poker!