Montel Williams is best known for his long running daytime talk show “The Montel Williams Show” as well as his many philanthropic activities. In this interview with site editor Dan Cypra, Williams joins us from the red carpet at the 2010 World Series of Poker during the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament.
Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and later was selected for training at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He was discharged as a Corporal in the Marines and in 1980 graduated with a degree in General Engineering. After 22 years of service in the military he left as a Lieutenant Commander.
This year, Montel Williams became the chief spokesperson for the Poker Training Network, which is an MLM based poker instruction and play money website. He participates in the World Series of Poker Main Event regularly and in 2007 pledged to donate any winnings to families affected by the war in Iraq. During that event, Williams spoke out against the UIGEA.
During this interview, Williams discusses why he’s at the World Series of Poker in 2010, what his level of participation will be and how much he enjoys the world of poker. He also discusses the importance of big stars involving themselves with great causes like Ante Up for Africa, which assists in efforts around that continent to assist those in dire need and dilapidated conditions. We also find out that this was actually taped on his birthday and as a present, planned to win the charity poker tournament.
