Reyes Cup Moves to Makati Coliseum

The Reyes Cup is moving to Makati Coliseum for its third edition this October 15–18. Personally, I’ve never been to Makati Coliseum, but I think this could actually be a really good move. The Coliseum has a capacity of around 3,500, roughly half that of Ninoy Aquino Stadium. In the previous editions of the Reyes Cup, only around half of Ninoy Aquino was really being … Continue reading Reyes Cup Moves to Makati Coliseum

A New National Body for Philippine Billiards

Philippine billiards has officially entered a new chapter with the formation of the National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines, or NLBSPh, the country’s newly recognized National Sports Association for billiards. The new body replaces the Billiards Sports Congress of the Philippines, or BSCP, after a turbulent period for the sport’s national leadership. The BSCP was suspended by the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports … Continue reading A New National Body for Philippine Billiards

World Pool Championship Leaves Saudi Arabia, But $1M Prize Fund Stays

The World Pool Championship is moving on from Saudi Arabia, but the event itself is not going away. Matchroom has officially confirmed that, following discussions with the Saudi Billiard and Snooker Federation, both the World Pool Championship and the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will not continue in Saudi Arabia for future editions. The announcement ends a short but significant two-year run for cue sports in … Continue reading World Pool Championship Leaves Saudi Arabia, But $1M Prize Fund Stays

49th US Open Pool Championship Announced for Frisco, Texas

US Open Pool Championship Moves to Frisco for 2026 Dates: 25–30 August Venue: Embassy Suites, Frisco, Texas Field Size: 256 Elite Players Prize Fund: $500,000 The US Open Pool Championship, a cornerstone of the World Nineball Tour, has announced a change in venue for its upcoming 49th edition. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 25–30 August at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. … Continue reading 49th US Open Pool Championship Announced for Frisco, Texas

AJ Manas Wins Break 88 Pool Club Tournament

AJ Manas claimed the title at the Break 88 Pool Club Tournament after a dominant 11–3 victory over Michael Baoanan in the final. The win earned Manas the ₱300,000 top prize (approximately USD 5,300) and continues his strong run of form. Just weeks earlier, he picked up a title in Indonesia at the WWW Tournament, and now adds a victory in a stacked local field. … Continue reading AJ Manas Wins Break 88 Pool Club Tournament