Interview: Poker millionaire tells all (South Africa)

“Ray Rahme finished third at the recent World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, pocketing himself a cool $3.1-million (R22.7-million).

The Times caught up with Rahme and he revealed what he plans to do with his millions.”

The Times (08/20/07)

Profile: One-on-one with WSOP Commisioner Jeffrey Pollack – Part Two

“AT: Poker has always been an international game, but it seems like it’s been reflected in the results this year more than ever. There have been bracelet winners from Russia, Italy, South Korea, and Germany this year. How does this affect the WSOP?

JP: We’re working hard to put more “World” in the World Series of Poker. That’s why we’re going to London with World Series of Poker Europe. That’s why we’ve created an International Players Advisory Council. That’s why, for the first time ever, there is a dedicated international players line at the cage. We’re trying to better serve and entice the international player, and we’ve only just begun. Poker is a global game, and we’re the number one poker brand globally. We need to do a better job of interacting with the international player and bringing our version, our brand of thrills and entertainment to different markets internationally.”

RGT Online (06/26/07)