The World Professional Billiard League’s 2013-2014 Playoffs continued with the league’s second match-up of the playoffs. The Toronto Blue Sharks took on the Pittsburgh Poison at the WPBL Arena in Las Vegas February 6, 2014. For the second straight night, the lower seed pulled off an upset win. Ranked 11th in the league, the Pittsburgh Poison knocked off 6th ranked Toronto 9-3. After the Blue Shark...
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Nick van den Berg just won the Dynamic Billard Italian open in Treviso, Italy, with a 9:5 victory over Karol Skowerski.
Nick van den Berg
The final match between started with a dominant phase from van den Berg. He ran out the first two racks and the capitalized from a mistake from Skowerski, turning the scoreboard to 3:0 after...
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Niels Feijen (NED) and Ralf Souquet (GER)Niels Feijen (NED) ousted Ralf Souquet (GER) from the Dynamic Billard Italian Open 2014, handing him a clear 9:3 defeat in the round of the final 32 players. The fact that these two players met in this early stage of the event was a bit unfortunate. However, Feijen dominated the match a...
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The Dynamic Billard Italian Open have started today in the Best Western Premier BHR Hotel in Treviso, Italy. 137 players from 28 countries play for 34.000,-€ prize money and ranking points for the European rankings.
Mieszko Fortunski (POL) and Nick van den Berg (NED)The tournament contained some real surprises on day one. Prob...
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DOUBLE TOURNEY REPORT FROM PETRINA’S – February 1&2, 2014
“Double, double toil and trouble” to quote the Bard of Avon. This past weekend pool players brought in February by participating in two events at Petrina’s Taps and Billiards in Ajax. The 25 year old venue has long been a supporter of the spherical arts and this weekend was just another indication of that support. Although the weather o...
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Diamond Billiard Products has put together yet another successful billiard event at the Horseshoe Hotel in Southern Indiana. The $100,000 added Derby City Classic is one of the most prestigious events of the year. With 9-Ball, 10-Ball, Bank Pool, One Pocket and Straight Pool, there is no other tournament which draws such a wide variety of top players from all over the world.
One of the first event...
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Players & Fans,
Stop # 7 of my Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour will take place February 8 & 9 at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub in Amsterdam NY. Sharp Shooters owner Tim Berlin also owns Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park NY where we will once again have a tour stop just 2 weeks later. Sharp Shooters is the home of some of the Diamond Pro tables that were used at one of our Turnin...
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Hank Campbell is in an enviable position. The co-ordinator for the Cambridge Invitational Pro/Am Snooker Tournament has a waiting list of players waiting to rack ’em at the annual event – which runs this year from Feb. 15 to 23 – a good place to be considering, back in 2009, he was trying to put together a 24-man field at the last minute.
Of course, that year, the tournament was coming off a one-y...
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The Women's Professional Billiard Association will converge on Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort nestled in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, February 5th, 2014, to stage the 2014 WPBA Masters Championship. All WPBA tour events feature the top, female competitors in the world of professional billiards, and the Masters will be no exception. A field of 48, elite players will compete for the prestigious title of...
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2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup
European Selection Announced - Top three ranked and two wild cards
WITH TICKETS selling fast for the 21st annual PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup, event promoters Matchroom Sport can announce the selection criteria for Team Europe as they look to claim their fifth consecutive title in pool’s biggest event.
Taking place from Monday 1st to Thursday 4th December at the Tower...
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Los Angeles - Point Of View Pool Headquarters
Introducing, 'LSRS' / Live Stream, Revenue Sharing!
Beginning this February, Point Of View Pool at www.povpool.com is thrilled to announce a new 'Pay-Per-View' concept that offers viewers more live streaming events with players and their host venues benefiting directly through a percentage of the POV Pool's, Pay-Per-View Profits.
It's time players get...
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With Toronto experiencing one of its coldest winters in history, the action was hot at Shooters Snooker and Sport Club. 43 players were in attendance for the $1,000 added 404 9-Ball Tour.
Carlin Sanderson looked unstoppable as he plowed through the top half of the bracket. Carlin had wins over Kevin Lazaro, Shane Gummerson, Alan Ada, Ronald Giron and James Wicketts.
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Every January, pool players from all over the world travel to the Horseshoe Casino in Southern Indiana for the Derby City Classic. Players are treated to nine consecutive days of tournament play with plenty of late night action. You are always guaranteed to find a game at the Derby City, all you need is a big bankroll.
The event kicked off with 358 players entering the Bank Pool tournament. Some...
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2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup
Tickets on sale 12 noon Friday 24th
TICKETS for the 2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup will go on sale via www.seetickets.com at midday on Friday 24th January. Taking place at the imposing Tower Circus in Blackpool from Monday to Thursday 1st to 4th December, the tournament will see a five-man European team attempt to defend the title they won easily in Las Vegas last...
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New York City, NY - The World Tournament of 14.1 will take place once more in New York City for the third year straight. Dragon Promotions and Dr. Michael Fedak are pleased to announce the 74th production of the oldest billiard event in the world on August 4th-9th, 2014. An even bigger star studded field is expected this year with Steinway Billiards Cafe once more hosting the world's grandest stra...
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2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup - Wilson named skipper
Mark Wilson
TEAM USA will enter the 2014 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with MARK WILSON captaining the side. The 58 year-old from Illinois will be taking full charge of every aspect of the team, including selection, over the months leading up to the event and is charged with...
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Ray Jansen and Jason Knight
The 4th RCC event was held on January 18th, with another strong field of 32 players coming in from all over Southern Ontario.
Jason Knight had a tough draw, but led the A side with wins over Issac Ramos, Rod Arsenault, Ray Jansen and Adam Monture.
Ray Jansen started the day strong with wins over Nao...
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Brittany Bryant lost an early round, double hill match to Liz Lovely, during the Music City Open Ladies event on the weekend of January 17-19. Bryant battled back through eight opponents on the loss side to eventually meet and double dip hot seat occupant and 2013 Amateur Women's Champion, Dana Aft, in the finals. It was Bryant's second Music City Open victory, having defeated Nicole Keeney in 201...
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A small field for the first qualifier tournament at The End Pocket in Hamilton on Saturday January 18th. James Wickets and Chad Bishop were running though the A side while Onur Kavalcilar made his way from the B side after an early 6-1 loss to Dan Lewis. Onur won 4 matches on the B side to get to the finals. Seeming to run out of steam, Onur met his demise at the hands of tournament winner Jame...
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On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Whitby’s newest pool hall, Michelle’s Billiards & Lounge, located at 601 Dundas Street West commenced their weekly blind draw scotch doubles tournament. This establishment provides ample seating around their 18 brand new 7 foot Diamond tables, live bands on weekends and an incredible menu. I would encourage anyone playing in this tournament to bring their appetit...
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