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SBA Season 2 – Team Rosters

𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 Bryant “Urdaneta” Saguiped Marc Ejay “Emong” Cunanan Romeo “Totong Tugatog” Silvano Rommel “Pisok” Santos Henrick Doguiles 𝐌𝐒𝐖 𝐌𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 Dennis “The Transporter” Po Jonas “Silent Killer” Magpantay Mark Jerick “Macky” Leyva John Albert “Dokloy” Refulle Yves “Botchie” Cabrito Paul Kenneth Arpilleda 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒 Ryan Mark “Black Eagle” Hidalgo Jolo “Thunder” Aspuria Jonald “Balbon” Galve Raymart “Lito Lapid” Camomot John Drahcir “Tisoy” Mauricio Dean … Continue reading SBA Season 2 – Team Rosters

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WNT TV Expands Coverage Ahead of 2025 World Pool Championship

WNT TV is making notable changes to its broadcast coverage in time for the 2025 World Pool Championship, which will take place from July 21 to 26 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year’s edition introduces expanded viewing options and additional tournaments leading up to the main event. For the first time, WNT TV will stream matches from three feature tables during the early rounds of … Continue reading WNT TV Expands Coverage Ahead of 2025 World Pool Championship

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World 9 Ball Tour to Debut Florida Open this August

The World Nineball Tour is set to make its way to Florida for the first time, with the introduction of the inaugural Florida Open Pool Championship, scheduled from August 5–10, 2025, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. This upcoming event will feature a 256-player field, including the top 128 players from the WNT rankings, and will follow the proven format of Matchroom’s major tournaments. … Continue reading World 9 Ball Tour to Debut Florida Open this August

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Schedule Conflicts Between WPA and Matchroom Events

Some major events on the WPA calendar are set to clash with Matchroom tournaments this year. In July, the Indonesia International 10-Ball Championship (July 6–15) and the Indonesia Mixed Doubles (July 11–14) will overlap with Matchroom’s Knight Shot Open in Dubai, which runs from July 14–17. October sees even more overlap. The WPA World Men’s 8-Ball, Men’s Doubles, and Women’s 10-Ball Championships (October 7–13) will … Continue reading Schedule Conflicts Between WPA and Matchroom Events

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Manila Gets Its Matchroom Moment: Philippines Open Pool Championship to Debut this October

The World Nineball Tour is headed to the Philippines with the launch of the first-ever Philippines Open Pool Championship, happening October 21–26, 2025 at Gateway Mall, Quezon City — right in the heart of Metro Manila. This major tournament marks a milestone moment as the WNT continues to expand its global footprint. Organized in partnership with Puyat Sports, the Philippines Open follows closely after the … Continue reading Manila Gets Its Matchroom Moment: Philippines Open Pool Championship to Debut this October

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Bali to Host Multi-Title World Championship Week in October

Predator Group, in partnership with the Pro Billiard Center (PBC) under MNC Group, has announced a major week-long cue sports event to be held in Bali from October 7 to 13, 2025. The event will feature three WPA-sanctioned World Championship tournaments, making it one of the most significant multi-title gatherings in professional pool history. The titles to be contested are:WPA Men’s World 8-Ball ChampionshipWPA Women’s … Continue reading Bali to Host Multi-Title World Championship Week in October

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Date Announced for the 2025 World Pool Championship

Matchroom has officially announced the dates for the 2025 World Pool Championship – set for July 21–26 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Known as the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour, this prestigious event will once again feature the sport’s elite, including the top 100 players in the world rankings, competing for a record $1,000,000 prize fund. Defending champion Fedor Gorst, 2023 winner Francisco Sánchez … Continue reading Date Announced for the 2025 World Pool Championship

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ACBS Takes a Step Toward Better Visibility and Tournament Promotion

Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) partnering with a brand consultancy firm to manage its social media is a step in the right direction for promoting their tournaments. In a time when pool events are happening everywhere—from local qualifiers to international championships—many of them still fly under the radar. That’s a missed opportunity not just to showcase talent and grow the audience, but also a … Continue reading ACBS Takes a Step Toward Better Visibility and Tournament Promotion

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GBE 2025 Expansion Highlights Billiards’ Global Growth

The 19th Guangzhou International Billiards Exhibition, happening from May 10–12, 2025, is increasing its exhibition space to 50,000 square meters—up from 40,000 last year. This 25% expansion reflects the steady growth of the event and signals rising momentum in the global billiards industry. This event, often called the “billiards industry’s biggest trade show in Asia,” brings together cue makers, table manufacturers, accessory brands, club owners, … Continue reading GBE 2025 Expansion Highlights Billiards’ Global Growth

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