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Matchroom and WPA rift deepens with the creation of Pool Regulation Authority

Matchroom and WPA’s rift has taken a new turn with Matchroom announcing the newly created UK-based Pool Regulation Authority (PRA) as the sole sanctioning body for their WNT Matchroom Open and Invitational events, except for the World Pool Championship. This decision follows a recent issue between Matchroom and the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), with the WPA pointing its fingers at Matchroom for not coordinating the … Continue reading Matchroom and WPA rift deepens with the creation of Pool Regulation Authority

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International A Plus Bali Open Dominated by Filipino Billiard Players

The A Plus Billiard Bali Open International Tournament, an international billiards event, has concluded, dominated by players from the Philippines. The event, which began on April 15, 2024, reached its climax with the final matches held in the Jimbaran area of South Kuta, Badung, Bali on Saturday (April 20, 2024). This tournament featured the 10 ball and 9 ball disciplines, ending in matches between Filipino … Continue reading International A Plus Bali Open Dominated by Filipino Billiard Players

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Is it time for Filipino players to play more Heyball?

In recent years, the landscape of cue sports has been evolving rapidly, with new games gaining prominence on the global stage such as Heyball, also known as Chinese 8-Ball. With its rising popularity and substantial financial rewards, is it time for Filipino players to seriously consider embracing Heyball as a pathway to success? Expanding Opportunities Heyball offers lucrative opportunities for players to showcase their skills … Continue reading Is it time for Filipino players to play more Heyball?

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Daniel Maciol is the Champion of the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open

Press Release from Polski Związek Bilardowy A Pole wins the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open World Cup – KIELCE 2024! Sports and organizational success – this is how we can briefly summarize the event that took place in the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in mid-March. The Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open – KIELCE 2024 billiards World Cup is behind us, which ended with the … Continue reading Daniel Maciol is the Champion of the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open

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Saudi Arabia’s Sports Takeover

Just last month, Matchroom announced its partnership with Saudi Arabia to become a major destination for snooker and Nineball pool tournaments with a 10-year deal bringing two major annual sporting events to the country. The World Snooker Tour and World Nineball Tour, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation and the Ministry of Sport, announced the partnership. The events will kick off … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s Sports Takeover

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The Two Big Promoters of the Pool World (Rankings and Tournament)

For fans who have been following Pool for the last two years, most would have known that the two biggest players in the pool world are Predator and Matchroom. Predator has its Pro Billiard Series (PBS), and Matchroom has its World Nineball Tour (WNT). However, the similarity between the two ends there. Matchroom only focuses on 9-ball pool, while Predator mainly focuses on 10-ball. Predator … Continue reading The Two Big Promoters of the Pool World (Rankings and Tournament)

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