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The Pool Scene - refund - Uncategorized

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REFUNDS TO BE ISSUED FOR 2020 BCA POOL LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Sunday, March 15 we made the unfortunate announcement that the final four days of the BCA Pool League World Championships, scheduled for March 11-21, would be canceled due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. This eliminated the teams portion of the event and left many asking if they would receive entry fee refunds. The answer is yes, of course.

Entry fees typically consist of three parts – prize fund, admin fees and green fees. Admin fees help cover the administrative cost of processing entries and green fees help cover the cost of the pool tables, lights, staff and other setup needs. Although hundreds of hours were spent processing entries and verifying ratings and eligibility (i.e. admin fees) and 150,000 square feet of the Rio Convention Center was setup with over 300 Diamond pool tables and lights (i.e. green fees), many of our members ultimately did not get to play. Therefore, CueSports International will issue full refunds upon request for divisions that were canceled.

We are also taking this a step further. The event was already underway when the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11. After that announcement, some people whose travel plans were scheduled after March 11 chose to not make the trip. Therefore, CueSports International will also issue full refunds upon request to those registrants who did not participate in the 8-Ball Singles divisions which began on Saturday, March 14.

To request a refund, please visit www.playcsipool.com/refunds and complete the Refund Request Form by May 25, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across the world and many people have suddenly found themselves without work or income. Although this has also been a massive blow to CueSports International, we will process refunds as quickly as possible in the hope that it will help ease the burdens on our members in some small way.

We hope everyone stays safe and healthy in this unprecedented time.

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The Pool Scene - Coronavirus pandemic - US Open

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US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP POSTPONED

The 2020 US Open Pool Championship and US Open Junior Pool Championship have been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. New dates will be announced in due course.

Matchroom Pool, together with MGM Resorts, has taken this decision with the health and safety of players, spectators and staff as the paramount concern and following the extension of the United States ban on arrivals from European countries to now include the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Tickets and player entries already purchased for the US Open Pool Championship will remain valid for the equivalent session(s) of the re-arranged event, or refunds are available from the point of purchase.

The thoughts of everybody at Matchroom Pool and MGM Resorts are with everybody around the world who is affected by the coronavirus.

#Coronavirus pandemic

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The Pool Scene - - Joss Northeast 9-Ball

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Joss Tour - Kevin Ketz 9-Ball Open - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Out of an abundance caution for everyone’s health and well being due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to comply with all local, state & federal recommendations, we are postponing our Mar. 21 & 22 event at Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub until further notice. I will notify all of you when a replacement date becomes available. Please make sure to spread the word to avoid any confusion. If anyone has any additional questions, please call me at 518-356-7163 or email me at [email protected].

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The Pool Scene - Christie Kasko, D’Andrea McQuirter, Gary Medlin, tommy saunders - Poison Lone Star Tour

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Porter and Sanders Solidify on Poison Lone Star Tour

Ray Porter of Highlands, Texas went undefeated in a 64-player field, at the second 9-ball tournament stop of the 2020 Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour. Tommy Sanders came from the one-loss side to defend his Port Arthur title, in the 45-player, open 9-ball division. Aaron Springs finished runner-up in both divisions, a feat accomplished by few players since the Tour’s 2010 inception.

Burgess, Springs, Singleton, Griffith, Boo, Porter

Title sponsor Poison by Predator Cues, Cyclop Pool Balls, APA of North Harris County, Alamo Billiards, and Outsville Billiards, facilitated a phenomenal, two-day 9-ball tournament, held at Diamond Sports Bar and Billiards in Port Arthur, Texas. Room owner, Tony Nguyen, added $1,000 to the nearly $9,000 purse and provided first-rate accommodations for the players, including eighteen Diamond bar tables for tournament play, in a smoke-free atmosphere. Not only did Nguyen host the event, but raised over $700 on Sunday alone, for Intentional Dog Rescue, a 501(c)3 started by local player and photographer, Christie Kasko. The Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour is proud to announce, that the Tour will be returning to Diamond Billiards, June 6th-7th, 2020, for another tournament extravaganza to include its two 9-ball divisions, and a Gulf Coast Women’s Regional Billiards Tour 9-ball event.

Ray Porter

In the amateur 9-ball division, making his way to the winners’ side, final four, Ray Porter defeated Steve Lenz, 5-1, Shane LeBlanc, 5-4, Teresa Ballenger, 5-0, and Randall McKenney, 5-2. Mike Singleton secured wins over Butch Sheppard, 5-1, Brittany Kromer, 5-1, Kevin Frauenberger, 5-4, and Joel Acevedo, 5-2, while newcomer Damien Burgess of New Iberia, Louisiana, bested Theo Hoang, Austin Abernathy, 5-0, Danny Hoang, 5-1, and Louisiana “La Le” Le, 5-0. Aaron Springs rounded out the final four with wins over Teresa Garland, 5-1, David Spicer, 5-1, Dennis Hadley, 5-2, and Mark Cardenas of Victoria, Texas, 5-1. On the west side, in the final sixteen, Marlin Griffith extinguished Ballenger, 5-1, but was eliminated in turn by Le, 5-3. Frauenberger ousted Abernathy, 5-3, but fell to Cardenas, while Hadley disappointed Carl Honey, 5-4, and Acevedo, 5-3. Billy Boo overwhelmed Jim Higgins, 5-1, and McKenney, rounding out the one-loss side, final four. Back on the east side, Porter passed Singleton, and Springs sent Burgess west, by the same score, 5-3, pitting a first-time, hot seat match-up between Porter and Springs. While both competitors executed with a steady focus, the veteran Porter pulled ahead to prevail, 5-3. Griffith defeated Cardenas, 5-2, marking up seven wins on the one-loss side, but was headed off by Singleton. Boo ended Hadley, 5-2, but fell to Burgess, 5-0. Singleton denied Burgess, 5-3, but was stopped by Springs, 5-2. Once again, Springs faced off with Porter, both vying for a shot at their first Tour victory. In the true, double elimination final, Porter powered through Springs in the first set, 5-3, to earn his first, amateur 9-ball title.

In the open 9-ball division, on his way to the winners’ side, final four, Tommy Sanders bested new player, Tommy Terrabone, Jon Lear, 6-0, Michael Presley, 6-0, and Beau Courts, 6-2, while Steve Lenz passed Randall McKenney, Theo Hoang, 6-0, David Chow, 6-4, and Justin Espinosa, 6-3. John Lassek took down Kevin Frauenberger, 6-3, Dustin Johnson, 6-4, Doug Young, 6-4, and Stephen Turner, 6-0, while Aaron Springs dusted off Troy Woodard, 6-3, Austin Robbins, 6-4, Tony Nguyen, 6-2, and Joey Bourgeois, Jr., 6-3. On the one-loss side, and in the money, Turner eliminated Mark Cardenas, 6-5, while Bourgeois, Jr. ended Jonathan Hendricks, 6-5. Derek Fontenot fell to Espinosa, 6-4, while Young defended against Courts, 6-3. Winners’ side action witnessed Lenz slide by Sanders, 6-4, and Springs deny Lassek, 6-0, pairing the two in their first, eastside showdown. In a hill-hill thriller, Springs emerged the victor, 6-5, securing his very first, hot seat match. Fighting to stay alive on the one-loss side, Bourgeois, Jr. denied Turner, but fell to Sanders, 6-3, while Espinosa overwhelmed Young, and dominated Lassek, 6-3. Sanders forged ahead, ending Espinosa, 6-3, and Lenz, 6-2, to face Springs in the final. Meeting for the first time, the defending champion left nothing to chance with the undefeated Springs, setting the tone in the first set, 6-3. In overtime, Springs failed to answer, and Sanders cruised to a 6-1 victory, earning his second, open division 9-ball title.

Sanders, Espinosa, Lenz, Lassek, Springs, Bourgeois, Jr

The Tour welcomes a number of new players who attended this past weekend, including Damien Burgess, Anthony Laneaux, and Marlin Griffith, who traveled from New Iberia, Louisiana to compete. Dennis Hadley wins the “Traveler Award” for this event, driving in from Albuquerque, New Mexico!

Congratulations to Louisiana Le, who not only finished second in the Gulf Coast Tour Women’s 9-ball event, but also captured 9th-12th and “Final Female Finisher” in the Poison Lone Star amateur 9-ball division. Le joins a short list of women to finish in the top ten of this male-dominated event.

The Tour would like to thank Julia Acevedo and D’Andrea McQuirter who assisted with raffle ticket sales and bracket updates, Gary Medlin who performed cue repair, and Christie Kasko who captured over four hundred photographs at this event.

Tommy Sanders

In the Poison weekend raffles, Chris Rocha took home a Poison Arsenic3-3 playing cue, Billy Boo scored a Poison VX break/jump cue, and David Leung won a Poison Arsenic3-6 playing cue.

The next Poison Lone Star Event will be 8-ball played on 8’ tables, held March 28th-29th at Slick Willies Family Pool Hall, 15135 North Freeway, in Houston, Texas. This will be one, 64-player, open division event, to include all players. Don’t miss out on this special tournament! Email Kim Newsome at [email protected] to be prelisted. For more information, visit www.lonestarbilliardstour.com.

Photos by Christie Kasko

Open Payouts – $ 4,805

1st Tommy Sanders $525/$1,350

2nd Aaron Springs $325/$850

3rd Steve Lenz $225/$500

4th Justin Espinosa $150/$280

5th-6th John Lassek, Joey Bourgeois, Jr. $80/$100 ea

7th-8th Stephen Turner, Doug Young $50 ea

9th-12th Derek Fontenot, Jonathan Hendricks, Beau Courts, Mark Cardenas $35 ea

Amateur Payouts – $4,080

1st Ray Porter $525/$900

2nd Aaron Springs $325/$600

3rd Mike Singleton $200/$380

4th Damien Burgess $150/$200

5th-6th Marlin Griffith, Billy Boo $90/$70 ea

7th-8th Mark Cardenas, Dennis Hadley $70/$40 ea

9th-12th Louisiana Le, Kevin Frauenberger, Joel Acevedo, Randall McKenney $40 ea

13th-16th Teresa Ballenger, Austin Abernathy, Carl Honey, Jim Higgins $25 ea

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The Pool Scene - COVID-19 - Independent

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CSI Statement about COVID-19

With the news being dominated by COVID-19, many people have asked if the current situation will impact the CueSports International Expo currently underway in Las Vegas which includes the BCA Pool League World Championships, USA Pool League National Championships, Diamond Las Vegas Open & Predator World 10-Ball Championship.

The event began as scheduled on Wednesday, March 11, our members are enjoying the competition and there are no plans to cancel anything. CSI and the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino have no reason to believe anyone at the venue is at risk and the only U.S. travel restrictions currently in place are those from China, Iran, South Korea and Europe.

The safety and well-being of our customers and staff are our priority and we have been coordinating closely with the Rio and Caesars Entertainment. Although the threat in the U.S. remains extremely low, out of an abundance of caution, the following precautionary measures have been taking place since the start of the event to help prevent the spread of any illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES 

Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the Rio Conference Center. 

Hard surfaces are being cleaned with antibacterial/antiviral sprays at end of each conference day.

Pool tables are being cleaned frequently.

The concession stands and registration desks are being cleaned with antibacterial/antiviral sprays every hour.

Serving utensils such as ladles, tongs, and spatulas are being changed frequently.

Public and employee restrooms are being continuously inspected for cleanliness, that all soap dispensers are full and working properly and that all faucets have hot and cold water.

Portable hand-washing and sanitizer stations have been placed at all bars.

Unwrapped utensils are no longer being used and have been replaced with wrapped cutlery kits.

Condiment pumps have been replaced with individual condiment packets (i.e. ketchup, mustard, etc.).

Coffee creamer canisters have been replaced with individual coffee creamer cups.

Fruits in which the edible parts must be handled, such as apples, have been removed from the whole fruit selection.

All attendees are encouraged to practice good hygiene, frequent hand-washing and liberal use of hand sanitizer.

Participants are encouraged to not be offended if an opponent prefers to not shake hands. It should not be viewed as poor sportsmanship given the current concerns.

All employees are being reminded during pre-shift meetings about the requirement to wash their hands frequently and for a minimum of 20 seconds under hot water.

Employees who feel ill are required to stay home until they are free of illness.

We are closely monitoring the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure we do our part to keep everyone safe.

We understand that many are concerned about COVID-19 and we encourage everyone do what they believe is best for them. However, the CueSports International Expo will continue as planned and we are confident that you will have a safe and enjoyable event. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Las Vegas for The Greatest Pool Experience in the World.

Sincerely, CueSports International

#COVID-19

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The Pool Scene - Coronavirus, Pandemic - World Pool Masters

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WORLD POOL MASTERS POSTPONED

The World Pool Masters, scheduled to take place in Gibraltar from March 26-29, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. New dates will be announced in due course.

Matchroom Pool and HM Government of Gibraltar has taken this decision with the health and safety of our players, spectators and staff as the paramount concern.

The 2020 US Open Pool Championship, to take place at Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas from April 13-18, will go ahead as planned. Matchroom Pool will continue to monitor the situation. Players who will be travelling from countries with travel restrictions preventing their entry to the United States will be contacted by Matchroom Pool.

All other players are advised to keep themselves up to date with the latest US Government statements.

Tickets already purchased for the World Pool Masters will remain valid for the equivalent session of the re-arranged event, or refunds will be available from the point of purchase.

The thoughts of everybody at Matchroom Pool are with everybody around the world who is affected by the coronavirus.

#Coronavirus #Pandemic

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The Pool Scene - - US Open

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New Spot on Calendar Not the Only Change at Diamond Las Vegas Open

Ozzy Reynolds and the staff at CueSports International didn’t exactly have an abundance of time when planning this year’s Diamond Las Vegas Open. With CSI moving the CueSports International Expo from late July in 2019 to mid-March this year, the planning and scheduling began almost immediately after last year’s edition completed.

The good news, according to Reynolds, is that there wasn’t much that needed to be changed for this year’s version of the four-day tournament that is scheduled to get under way today at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. “The good news is that we did a lot right last year,” said Reynolds. “The Schedule was right on target. It was just a matter of fine tuning.”

Live coverage begins at 10 a.m. local time with Darren Appleton taking on defending World 10-Ball champion Ko Ping-Chung. Immediately following this contest, reigning Mosconi Cup Most Valuable Player Skyler Woodward will face former World 9-Ball champion Carlo Biado, with the match tentatively scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon sessions will kick off with Billiards Congress of America Hall of Famer Francisco Bustamante matching up against five-time US Open 9-Ball champion Shane Van Boening. Competition will continue with 2016 World 9-Ball champion Albin Ouschan of Austria meeting the reigning champion, Russia’s Fedor Gorst.

Other notable Wednesday matches include former World 10-Ball champion Ko Pin-Yi playing Poland’s Mieszko Fortunski, who finished second at last year’s Diamond Las Vegas Open. Later in the day, former Aramith Masters champion Eklent Kaci of Albania faces Masato Yoshioka of Japan, a final eight finisher in last year’s World 10-Ball Championship.

The biggest change which players and fans alike will notice in this year’s version of the Diamond Las Vegas Open is the switch to 10-ball from 9-ball, a move that was made in order to better align the double-elimination tournament with next week’s World 10-Ball Championship as well as eliminate some of the rules and formatting issues that come with 9-ball. “Nine-ball is somewhat problematic on the pro level,” said Reynolds “The change also stays consistent with the Predator World 10-Ball Championship and the other things that we plan to build in the future.”

This consistency also allows tournament organizers to use the event as the final qualifier for next week’s 10-ball championship. Initially, the top two finishers in the Diamond Las Vegas Open who weren’t already entered in the championship were guaranteed bids into the event. However, with a handful of regional qualifiers unable to be held worldwide for a variety of reasons – most notably, restrictions in different countries due to the coronavirus precautions – Reynolds said that at least three at-large spots will be up for grabs this week at the Rio.

Those vying for the remaining entries as well as a $17,000 top prize will be facing a bracket that features some of professional pool’s best, with 39 of the top 50 players in the World Pool and Billiard Association’s rankings matching up in Las Vegas this week. The only two players ranked in the top 20 not competing in this 128-player, double-elimination event are China’s Jiaqing Wu and Haitao Liu, both of whom were prohibited to travel due to coronavirus monitoring.

One player who will be back at the table this week is returning champion Niels Feijen. The former World 9-ball champion used a pair of break and runs coupled with some unforced errors by opponent Fortunski to claw back from a 7-5 deficit and win, 9-8, in the inaugural event last year. The Dutchman, who opens play against Mickey Krause at 7 p.m. local time, posted an undefeated record in last year’s 9-ball formatted, 106-player tournament.

Another change made to this year’s event was the addition of a 30-second shot clock on the main arena table. “We felt like that was necessary to pick up the pace of play and not bore the fans,” Reynolds said.

The Diamond Las Vegas Open is a presentation of CueSports International and Predator and title-sponsored by Diamond Billiard Products, an industry leader in pocket billiard table manufacturing. Co-sponsors are Omega Billiards and Kamui. The event is being hosted by the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino and will be broadcast live on YouTube by CSI Media, a division of CueSports International. For more information, visit www.world10ball.com.

CueSports International (CSI) is an international billiards organization which produces amateur and professional events around the world. CSI, which also operates amateur pool leagues, has three divisions: CSI Leagues, CSI Events and CSI Media. CSI Leagues manages the BCA Pool League and USA Pool League, CSI Events produces numerous amateur and professional events and CSI Media division creates live video billiards content. For more information about CSI, visit www.playcsipool.com or find CueSports International on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.

Keith Paradise CSI Media Staff Writer

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The Pool Scene - - Joss Northeast 9-Ball

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Joss Tour, $1,500/$500 Added, March 21 & 22, Kevin Ketz 9-Ball Open, Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub, Clifton Park NY

Players & Fans, Congratulations to Stop # 9 winners, Rodney Morris ($1,450 & 11th New England Pool & Billiard Hall Of Fame 9-Ball Open Champion), Cleiton Rocha ($310 second chance), John Beaver ($1,600 Joss cue raffle winner). Also congratulations to Jeremy Sossei (entry into the Super Billiards Expo pro event generously provided by Allen Hopkins for being our 2018/2019 Tour Point Champion) & all of this years New England Pool & Billiard Hall Of Fame Inductees!

On March 21 & 22, stop # 10 of The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour, the “Kevin Ketz 9-Ball Open” will be at Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park (near Albany) NY. Our hosts Tim & Julie Berlin deserve many thanks from all of us for their continuing support and having already hosted 3 events this season at their other room, Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub!!! Thanks again Tim & Julie!! Trick Shot is a full service room with everything needed for a great time of pool and fun anytime. It is complete with a delicious full food menu and a separate full service bar where you can watch all of your favorite teams in action. Trick Shot has also become one our areas premier places for bands and entertainment with a recently completed major addition allowing for outside as well as inside gatherings. So come on over to Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub to play in or just watch yet another of our great events. While there, you could even win a gorgeous, custom, engraved, Joss Cue valued at $1,600 by participating in Trick Shot’s cue raffle. Anyone can participate and you don’t have to be present to win! The drawing will be just prior to the final match of the main event on Sunday. This amazing cue that will be given away at Trick Shot can be viewed here: https://josscues.com/product/joss-northeast-9-ball-tour-cue-model-2019-20/ For more info about Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub, or to get directions and nearby motel info, please call them directly at 518-383-8771. Or visit their site at www.trickshotbilliardsny.com

This event at Trick Shot will consist of a $1500 added Saturday and Sunday Main Event (entry Fee $120 for pro level or $70 for non pro level) and a $500 added second chance event on Sunday ($20 Entry Fee) for those non pro level players eliminated from the main event on Saturday. For those of you coming to play, you must arrive on Saturday March 21, BEFORE 11:30 AM, and in proper dress please. Yes, jeans and sneakers are permitted in our billiard parlor events. But please, NO T-shirts, tanks, shorts or sweats. Complete tour info can be found on our site www.joss9balltour.com

Lastly, I can’t stress enough how important it is for all of you to please frequent your local billiard parlors and utilize the services of our most generous sponsors who are the backbone of our sport. These are the ones who keep our sport alive. So get out and play!

Mike Zuglan

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Is Proudly Sponsored By;

Joss Cues – http://www.josscues.com Turning Stone Resort Casino – http://www.turningstone.com Simonis Cloth – http://www.simoniscloth.com Poolonthenet.com – http://www.poolonthenet.com AzBilliards.com – http://www.azbilliards.com Aramith – http://www.aramith.com Billiards Press – http://www.billiardspress.com World Class Cue Care – http://www.jnj-industries.com

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The Pool Scene - - Joss Northeast 9-Ball

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NE Pool & Billiard Hall Of Fame 9-Ball Open, Snookers, Providence RI

Congratulations to stop 9 winners, Qays Kolee (Northeast 9-Ball Open XXXII Champion, $1,150), Geoff Montgomery (Second Chance Event, $320) & Kayla Riccio , ($1,600 Joss Cue Raffle Winner)  Snookers Billiards Sports Bar & Grill (Providence R.I.) and Mike Zuglan”s Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour are proud to present the 11th Annual New England Pool & Billiards Hall Of Fame Ray Desell Memorial 9-Ball Open. In addition to the actual tournament which will take place on Saturday March 7 & Sunday March 8, there will also be a Hall of Fame presentation ceremony on Friday evening March 6 at 6pm. Congratulations to this years inductees, David Wright, Chris Leal, Mike Rinella, Jay Stevens, Cleiton Rocha, Pete Genovese & Ivan Lee. All inductees will receive plaques in the New England Pool & Billiards Hall Of Fame located at, maintained by, and funded by Snookers. This is just one more way that our hosts Regina & Steve Goulding continue to show their devotion and generosity to our sport. Also, Tom McGonagle deserves much credit for his time and effort in gathering the information, pictures and supervising the inductee process. You will be able to view the entire weekend’s events via a free live stream for the Hall Of Fame ceremony on Friday and the tournament on Saturday & Sunday on Facebook at snookers live.    Snookers is also one of the best restaurants in the Providence area. Check them out at www.snookersri.com and thanks again to Steve & Regina for putting up the $3,000 added, and once again allowing us the use of their great room for our event. Trophies will be awarded to the top finishers in the main event. Also, Whether you come to play, or just watch, you will have the opportunity to win a gorgeous, custom, engraved Joss Cue, valued at $1,600, by participating in Snookers cue raffle. Anyone can participate  and you don’t have to be present to win! The drawing will be just prior to the final match of the main event on Sunday. So come on down and play and win, watch for free, have some great food and drink, and take a chance at a $1,600 Joss Cue. 

This gorgeous raffle cue can be viewed here: https://josscues.com/product/joss-northeast-9-ball-tour-cue-model-2019-20/  Snookers has arranged a special rate of $149 + Tax  at the Marriott Downtown (across the street), 1 Orms St, Providence RI 02904 401-272-2400. OR $89 + Tax (1 bed), $99 + Tax (2 beds) at Woodspring Suites, 181 Corliss St, Providence RI 02904, 401-519-9641.Mention Snookers to get these rates. All are based strictly on availability!  This event at Snookers will consist of a $2,500 added Saturday and Sunday Main Event (entry Fee $120 for pro level or $70 for non pro level) and a $500 added consolation event on Sunday ($20 Entry Fee) for those non pro players eliminated from the main event on Saturday  For those of you coming to play, please arrive on Saturday March 7 Before 11:30 AM, and in proper dress please. Yes, jeans and sneakers are permitted in our billiard parlor events. But please, NO T-shirts, tanks, shorts or sweats. Complete tour info can be found on our site www.joss9balltour.com  Our season finale, the $25,000 Added Turning Stone Classic XXXIV 9-Ball Open, scheduled for September 3-6, 2020 is Full. If you would like to be placed on my waiting list, please call me at 518-356-7163 or email me at [email protected] with your current phone number. Then if a spot opens up for you, I will call you immediately. Our Turning Stone Classic XXXV 9-Ball Open is scheduled for January 7-10, 2021. I will begin taking entries for that event at our September 2020 Turning Stone event and not before!  Lastly, I can’t stress enough how important it is for all of you to please frequent your local billiard parlors and utilize the services of our most generous sponsors who are the backbone of our sport. These are the ones who keep our sport alive. So get out and play!  Mike Zuglan

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Is Proudly Sponsored By;

Joss Cues – http://www.josscues.com Turning Stone Resort Casino – http://www.turningstone.com Simonis Cloth – http://www.simoniscloth.com Poolonthenet.com – http://www.poolonthenet.com AzBilliards.com – http://www.azbilliards.comAramith – http://www.aramith.com Billiards Press – http://www.billiardspress.com World Class Cue Care – http://www.jnj-industries.com

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The Pool Scene - Predator World 10-Ball Championship - Predator

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Less Than One Month Until The Predator World 10-Ball Championship

Last year, Ping-Chung Ko claimed his first World Championship with a dramatic win in the finals over Joshua Filler. This was part of his incredible 2019, which earned him the WPA #1 ranking he has today.

In less than one month at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, he’ll have a chance to repeat. The $100,000 added tournament features 64 players in an impressively skilled field. Part of that is due to the appeal of 10-Ball, something Ko appreciates.

“I like 10-ball because it is more difficult to break. Although just one ball more it brings more diversity and visibility to enrich the game,” said Ko. “You need more concentration and more thorough consideration to finish each rack. I enjoy the feelings of playing 10-ball.”

Admission is free for the five-day competition and the event will be streamed live for no charge on Cuesports International’s YouTube channel. Last year’s event was the first Category 1 WPA sanctioned world championship held in the United States since 1997.

Players already confirmed and announced include Ko, former World 9-Ball Champion Joshua Filler, Billiard’s Digest player of the decade Shane Van Boening, Kremlin Cup winner Tyler Styer, 2017 World Games 9-Ball Champion Carlo Biado and reigning Mosconi Cup MVP Skyler Woodward.

More announcements will be made as we continue to finalize what is one of the most competitive fields of the year.

The Championship takes place over two stages. The first involves all players competing in a race to 8 matches in a double-elimination format until only 16 competitors remain. The surviving players then play in a single-elimination format during the second half of the event, with the race now increased to 10 games. The final phase features re-drawing of the brackets where competitors from the winner’s side take on players from the one-loss side.

The Predator World 10-ball Championship is presented by CueSports International and sponsored by Predator Group, the world’s premier cue makers and billiards accessory manufacturer. The event is being hosted at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino and broadcasted live on YouTube by CSI Media, a subsidiary of CueSports International. For more information, visit www.world10ball.com. The Predator World 10-ball Championship is sponsored by: Predator Cues: www.predatorcues.com CueSports International: https://www.playcsipool.com/ Diamond billiard tables: www.diamondbilliards.com Omega Billiards: www.omegabilliards.com Kamui Brand: www.kamuibrand.com

#Predator World 10-Ball Championship

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The Pool Scene - - Junior Billiards, Matchroom Pool

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MATCHROOM POOL AND BCA LAUNCH US OPEN JUNIOR POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Matchroom Pool and the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) are proud to launch the US Open Junior Pool Championship, which will take place alongside the 2020 US Open Pool Championship at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center, Las Vegas this April 16-18.

Featuring 16 players invited by the BCA, the format of the new US Open Junior Pool Championship will feature ‘pool play’ followed by a single elimination tournament of the top eight finishers.  The tournament will be conducted and refereed by the BCA with the winning player set to receive free entry to the 2021 US Open Pool Championship. The runner-up and third-placed player will receive half-price entry to the 2021 US Open and the top three will receive free entry to the 2020 BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships.

Players invited to participate will include those who represented USA at the 2019 WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championships, the 2019 Atlantic Challenge Cup, as well as top finishers from the 2019 BEF Junior Nationals.  All junior players invited will be eligible to compete in WPA Junior events for 2020..

The US Open Junior Pool Championship will be staged in a smaller-scale arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center and will receive TV coverage as part of Matchroom Pool’s global broadcast of the US Open Pool Championship. Spectators attending the single elimination stage of the US Open Pool Championship will be able to watch the Open Junior Championship, with matches to take place when there is no play in the US Open Pool Championship.

Emily Frazer, COO of Matchroom Pool, said: “This is the start of an exciting and growing relationship between Matchroom Pool, the BCA and the Behrman family as together with Rob Johnson and his team we share the enthusiasm and passion for the growth of professional pool in the United States and globally; who better to kickstart our vision with than the younger generation?

“Launching the US Open Junior Pool Championship is not only an extra tournament on the calendar, but it also grants Junior players the stepping stone they need to earn and win a place in a major event; the US Open Pool Championship. TV exposure as well as experience playing amongst the best players in the world under the best conditions; a dream come true opportunity that both the juniors and sport needs.

“This sparks fire, determination and inspiration throughout the younger generation – knowing they are pursuing a career not only in a sport they love but one that will provide a great future living opportunity in.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Matchroom Pool on the US Open Junior Pool Championship,” said Billiard Congress of America Chief Executive Officer Rob Johnson. “Emily Frazer and her team at Matchroom Pool are, once again, showing their tremendous dedication to the promotion of the game and to growing the next generation of players.  In partnership with the Billiard Education Foundation, the BCA looks forward to providing an outstanding opportunity for our country’s top junior players to finetune and showcase their talents alongside the world’s premier players competing in the US Open Pool Championship.” 

Tickets for the 2020 US Open Pool Championship are available now at www.matchroompool.com. Follow the US Open Pool Championship on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The 2020 US Open Pool Championship will be partnered by Diamond, who supply the Official Tables; the cloth is supplied by Iwan Simonis and the Official Balls are Aramith by Saluc. Predator is the Official Cue of the event and Kamui are the Official Chalk and Tip. The US Open Pool Championship is sanctioned by the WPA.

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The Pool Scene - 9-Ball, World Pool Championship - Matchroom Pool

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MATCHROOM POOL RENAMES WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP AND US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Matchroom Pool has today renamed two of its major events with the World 9-Ball Championship to be known as the World Pool Championship and the US Open 9-Ball Championship to now be named the US Open Pool Championship.

The move brings both events in line with other events under Matchroom Pool’s promotional portfolio; the World Pool Masters and the World Cup of Pool.

Matchroom Pool recently acquired the rights in perpetuity to host the World Pool Championship from 2020, with the event set for October 14-18 at a venue to be announced. The 44th annual US Open Pool Championship will be the second under Matchroom Pool stewardship and takes place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center this April 13-18.

Emily Frazer, COO of Matchroom Pool, said: “As we push professional pool on a global scale, it is important that we are consistent as well as recognizable universally among all big sports. Cue sports are played throughout the world with many specific pool games, however 9-ball pool is the game which appeals to all viewers and lovers of the sport; it is competitive at the highest level as well as enjoyable for the casual spectator. With a growing portfolio of events and the global television coverage Matchroom Pool offers, it is important we simplify the game and encourage mass participation at all levels throughout the World and for all ages.

“This move originated from our vision and sole aim of the future growth of pool and in turn cue sports and we are excited to watch it evolve!”

Full details of the 2020 World Pool Championship, including venue, prize money, format and qualification details will be announced over the coming weeks. Follow the World Pool Championship on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For the latest event news please visit http://www.worldpoolchampionship.com.

#9-Ball #World Pool Championship

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The Pool Scene - Sharp Shooters Billiards - Joss Northeast 9-Ball

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Joss Tour, Feb 22 & 23, $1,500/$500 Added "Northeast 9-Ball Open XXXII", Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub, Amsterdam NY

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour will be at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub in Amsterdam NY on February 22 & 23 for our “Northeast 9-Ball Open XXXII”. Tim and Julie Berlin, owners of Sharp Shooters, deserve much thanks for once again hosting our event and allowing us the use of their beautiful room which is also the site of our Babravich-Romanowski 9-Ball Open & our Joss Junior 9-Ball Championships each season. Sharp Shooters is the home of some of the Diamond Pro tables that were previously used at one of our Turning Stone events as well as six, 7 foot Diamond bar boxes. All covered in 860 Simonis, “The Cloth Of Champions”. At Sharp Shooters there is something for everyone. You can enjoy a friendly game of Pool, Foosball, Darts and even two tournament quality indoor Bocce Ball courts, all while meeting friends out for some food, drinks & to watch the game. A fun and friendly atmosphere for all ages! They feature a Pub Menu that has all of your favorites, as well as a full service bar – Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub is one stop shopping for a great night out! Check them out at www.sharpshootersbilliards.com ; As always, there will be a custom engraved Joss Cue raffle. The cue is valued at $1,600, anyone can participate, and you do not need to be present to win! We will draw for the cue on Sunday Feb 17, just before the final match. Check it out here: https://josscues.com/product/joss-northeast-9-ball-tour-cue-model-2019-20/

For those in need of motel accommodations, there are 2 nearby: Super 8, 5502 Rt 30 S, Amsterdam NY 12010 – 518-843-5888 OR Valley View Motor Inn, 1351 NY Rt 5 S, Amsterdam NY 12010 – 518-842-5637. Both are just off exit 27 of I90 (NYS thruway) and very close to Sharp Shooters.

This event at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub will consist of a $1500 added Saturday and Sunday Main Event (entry Fee $120 for pro level or $70 for non pro level) and a $500 added consolation event on Sunday ($20 Entry Fee) for those non pro players eliminated from the main event on Saturday.

For those of you coming to play, please arrive on Saturday February 22, BEFORE 11:30 AM, and in proper dress please. Jeans and sneakers are permitted in our billiard parlor events only. But please, no T-shirts, tanks, shorts or sweats. Complete tour info can be found at www.joss9balltour.com

Our $25,000 Added Turning Stone Classic XXXIV 9-Ball Open, Season Finale, will be held on September 3-6, 2020. I began taking entries just last month and there are currently only a handful of spot remaining! To enter you must contact me at 518-356-7163 immediately and Before the event is full at 128. I strongly urge everyone to act now if you are at all serious about playing in this great event!!

Please remember to spread the word to frequent your local billiard parlors and utilize the world class products of our most generous sponsors. They are the backbone of our sport and deserve our support!!

Thanks and I hope to see you all at Sharp Shooters.

Mike Zuglan

The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Is Proudly Sponsored By;

Joss Cues – http://www.josscues.com Turning Stone Resort Casino – http://www.turningstone.com Simonis Cloth – http://www.simoniscloth.com Poolonthenet.com – http://www.poolonthenet.com AzBilliards.com – http://www.azbilliards.com Aramith – http://www.aramith.com Billiards Press – http://www.billiardspress.com World Class Cue Care – http://www.jnj-industries.com

#Sharp Shooters Billiards

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The Pool Scene - Jayson Shaw, Ko Ping Chung, Max Lechner - Matchroom Pool

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MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES WORLD RANKINGS

Matchroom Pool has today launched its own World Rankings as well as Team Europe and Team USA rankings for the partypoker Mosconi Cup.

The Matchroom Pool World Rankings consist of major events from around the globe, while the separate European and USA Team rankings include all World Ranking events as well as additional events from across Europe and USA respectively.

For Team Europe, the top three players on the European Ranking will automatically qualify for Alex Lely’s team. On the American Ranking, the top two players will join Jeremy Jones’ roster for their title defence in London this December.

World Rankings The Matchroom Pool World Rankings are split into six tiers based on a number of factors including total prize money, added money and tournament format. The Matchroom Pool World Rankings will be used as guidance when inviting players for World Cup of Pool and World Pool Masters, and as one of the rankings to determine seedings for the US Open 9-Ball from 2021.

A full list of events and the rankings so far can be found here: http://www.matchroompool.com/world-rankings/

A points breakdown of points awarded per event can be downloaded here: http://www.matchroompool.com/wp-content/uploads/Matchroom-Pool-World-Ranking-Points-allocation.pdf

Team Europe Rankings Unlike previous years, there will only be one European ranking list. This is a combination of the World Ranking events and smaller events played in Europe, including all Euro Tour events. The rankings have been restricted to include six tiers, however no event receives fewer points than previously.

A full list of events and the rankings so far can be found here: http://www.matchroompool.com/mosconi-cup/#teamEurope

Team USA Rankings As with the European Ranking, this is a combination of the World Ranking events and smaller events played across America. A list of American events will be published in due course.

Emily Frazer, Matchroom Multi Sport COO, said: “Global expansion of professional pool is our aim at Matchroom Pool and launching our own World Rankings is a key part of us achieving our vision. Owning five of the majors within the sport allows us to push pool to boundaries it has never seen before. Standard of play is strengthening, and younger, motivated players are travelling and now on the scene, however there is not many a player out there earning a real decent wage from the amount of events on the current circuit.

“Introducing rankings firstly gives players the opportunity to rightly earn their place in our own events on merit, encouraging more players to travel to various events. Secondly, we are focused on our tiered system ensuring that organisers and promoters are adding the maximum prize money, as well as motivating others to get involved and introduce new tournaments. Points have not always been rewarded appropriately according to added money or level of organisation and or production.

“This is a work-in-progress but we are confident we have a firm base structure to start with. It is time for us all to improve the level of our pool events and give our professional athletes a realistic chance to earn a career and for us in turn to build this fantastic sport.”

Any promoter wishing their event to be considered as a Matchroom Pool ranking event should contact [email protected].

#Jayson Shaw #Ko Ping Chung #Max Lechner

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The Pool Scene - World 9-Ball - Uncategorized

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MATCHROOM POOL ACQUIRES WORLD 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Matchroom Pool has acquired the rights in perpetuity to host the World 9-Ball Championship from 2020 in a ground-breaking agreement with the WPA.

The World 9-Ball Championship joins Matchroom Pool’s portfolio of major events and will benefit from increased prize money and global TV coverage. The 2020 World 9-Ball Championship will be staged from Wednesday, October 14 until Sunday, October 18 at a venue to be announced in due course.

Matchroom Pool previously staged the World 9-Ball Championship from 1999 to 2008 and will apply its world-renowned promotion, TV production and arena staging to this prestigious event.

Matchroom Sport Chairman and BCA Hall of Fame promoter Barry Hearn said: “This is great news for pool fans and pool players all over the world. We are making a big push on 9-ball pool and we’ve had a lot of success over the last 12 months, particularly with the US Open which was sensational in Las Vegas. But this will be even bigger for the world of pool.

“We’ll have 128 players, prize money will go up, the event will be open to men and women and it will be televised all over the world. This is a major addition to Matchroom Pool and I think a real huge benefit to pool players and pool fans all around the world.

“This sport is on fire and we are looking forward to 2020 more than I can tell you. We’ll have more details on the venue and prize money soon and get ready for another Matchroom Pool spectacular event.”

Ian Anderson, President of the WPA, added: “The WPA is delighted to extend its partnership with Matchroom and to have its flagship event back with them. With Matchroom applying its most capable talents, it is highly anticipated this event will grow to be the biggest on our calendar.

“This is a real shot in the arm for our sport, nobody doubts Matchroom’s ability to promote sporting events, and we are very pleased to be associated with them. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”  

Full details of the 2020 World 9-Ball Championship, including venue, prize money, format and qualification details will be announced over the coming weeks.

Follow the World 9-Ball Championship on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For the latest event news please visit www.world9ballchampionship.com.

#World 9-Ball

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The Pool Scene - - Mosconi Cup

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JONES TAKES ON TEAM USA CAPTAINCY

Jeremy Jones will captain Team USA as they go for the three-peat at the 2020 partypoker Mosconi Cup at Alexandra Palace, London this December 1-4.

Jones, a former US Open champion and five-time Mosconi Cup winner, has been vice-captain to Johan Ruijsink as USA won back the Cup from Team Europe in London in 2018 and successfully defended it in Las Vegas last November. Jones has appointed Joey Gray as his Vice-Captain.

Jones said: “After the last couple of years I think me and the guys realize it’s about creating confidence, comfort and knowing our team has each other’s back. Along with serious training, that is what makes a winning team.

“So this next year will be much more of that and not standing still at all. We are professionals and a high standard is required and expected and our guys know this. They have learned to respect this while loving the challenge; that’s called heart!

“For my vice-captain, I thought of many worthy names for many reasons but Joey Gray was the first and last one to enter my mind. Joey is a great player, great dude and very involved in improving pool. I’ve known him for many, many years and feel he’ll mix with any five we go with. I personally can’t wait to work alongside him. 2020 is going to be awesome.”

Gray, a professional player and instructor based out of Oklahoma, said: “I was floored when I was asked to participate as Vice-Captain. Words could not explain. It was probably the best phone call I have ever received. I will never forget the moment I was asked. I always give 100 percent to what I put my mind to and this will be my life’s biggest goal. To represent Team USA as Vice-Captain is a dream come true.”

Photo courtesy of “JP Parmentier/Matchroom Multi Sport”

Jones moves into the Captaincy role having been vice-coach to Ruijsink, who led Team USA from 2017 and lifted the Cup in 2018 and 2019. Matchroom Pool would like to thank Johan for his hard work in helping Team USA become a winning team again.

Team USA Rankings will return in 2020 with two players to earn their spot on the team from the rankings with the remaining three places to be chosen by Captain Jones as wildcards. Full details of the Team USA Rankings will be announced later in January.

Tickets for the 2020 partypoker Mosconi Cup are on sale now at www.mosconicup.com. Tickets are priced at £25, £40 and £60 per day with Platinum VIP packages from £170 per day. Season tickets for all four days start at £90 with the Platinum VIP season ticket priced £600. Platinum VIP includes seating in the front three rows, a two-course buffet dinner, mid-session hot-food bowl, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks from 6:30pm-10:30pm and much more.

The 2020 partypoker Mosconi Cup is partnered by Rasson Billiards who supplies the Official Table; the cloth is supplied by Iwan Simonis and Saluc is the Official Ball Provider. Predator is the Official Cue of the event, Kamui the Official Chalk and Tip and Ultimate Team Gear provide all partypoker Mosconi Cup apparel.

Follow the partypoker Mosconi Cup on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. For all the latest event news please visit www.mosconicup.com.