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WPA Crowns Three World Billiard Champions
December 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
WPA Crowns Three World Billiard Champions Ko Pin yi and Brittany Bryant have been crowned the new Junior World Billiard Champions. Three new World Champions can now celebrate. The first division to finish today was the junior girls and Brittany Bryant of Canada finished an excellent week with her final victory over Konishi Samia of Japan. Ms. Bryant began her day with a convincing 7-3 win over Sabrina Naverschnig of Austria. But her championship match would prove to be no walkover. She and Samia stayed close through most... [Read the full story]
Tournaments
Mosconi Legend Varner to Captain Team USA
November 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Mosconi Legend Varner to Captain Team USA Varner has been named as the captain of the American billiards team at the upcoming Mosconi Cup in Malta. Matchroom Sport can announce that the captain of the American team at this year’s PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup will be four-time event winner Nick Varner. Varner, 60, has successfully captained America to Mosconi Cup victory, initially as a player and then as non-playing skipper in 2003, when he inspired a famous last day comeback to secure victory. The 15th annual PartyCasino.com... [Read the full story]
Lessons
WPA Crowns Three World Billiard Champions
December 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
WPA Crowns Three World Billiard Champions Ko Pin yi and Brittany Bryant have been crowned the new Junior World Billiard Champions. Three new World Champions can now celebrate. The first division to finish today was the junior girls and Brittany Bryant of Canada finished an excellent week with her final victory over Konishi Samia of Japan. Ms. Bryant began her day with a convincing 7-3 win over Sabrina Naverschnig of Austria. But her championship match would prove to be no walkover. She and Samia stayed close through most... [Read the full story]
Industry
Merit Ends Production of MoD BoX while MoD BoX Deluxe Continues
November 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Merit Ends Production of MoD BoX while MoD BoX Deluxe Continues Merit has announced that they have ceased production on the MoD BoX on November 26, 2008. Bensalem, PA – Effective November 26th, 2008, Merit Entertainment will end production of its standard MoD BoX digital jukebox. The company’s lighted, wall-mounted MoD BoX Deluxe will continue to be manufactured and offered for sale. “The MoD BoX was released at a time when operators were looking for a low-cost solution for digital music,” stated Bob Mills, Merit’s... [Read the full story]
Reviews
Pool Tables
October 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Pool Tables by Inside POOL Magazine IP has published their Annual Pool Table Review issue every year since 2005. In the July/August issue of Inside POOL Magazine released our Annual Pool Table Issue. The issue quickly became one our best selling issues ever. Here’s review from the Pool Table Issue. The 2008 Pool Table Issue promises to be a spectacular issue and is a must have for anybody planning to purchase a pool table any time this year or in the near future. Don’t miss the 2008 Annual Pool Table... [Read the full story]
Leagues
U.S. Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned
December 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
U.S. Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned Winner of Men’s and Women’s Divisions Advance to ‘09 Pro Event Amy Chen captured her first billiards U.S. Amateur Championship at Mr. Cues in Atlanta, GA. LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (December 3, 2008) — The top amateur players in the country came to Mr. Cues II in Atlanta in early November to compete for the coveted U.S. Amateur Champion title. Amy Chen of Norcross, Ga., is the 2008 U.S. Amateur Women’s Champion after defeating Rhio Anne Flores of Jersey City, N.J. Chen went... [Read the full story]
Juniors
Billiard Education Foundation Announces 2009 Scholarship Opportunities
November 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Billiard Education Foundation Announces 2009 Scholarship Opportunities The Billiard Education Foundation has announced their 2009 scholarship opportunities. The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the 2009 scholarship awards. The BEF Academic Scholarship Program is administered annually under the direction and guidance of the BEF Board of Trustees. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 16, 2009 and can be downloaded by going to the BEF website... [Read the full story]
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U.S. Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned
U.S. Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned Winner of Men’s and Women’s Divisions Advance to ‘09 Pro Event Amy Chen captured her first billiards U.S. Amateur Championship at... [Read more]
WPA World Championships Day Two
WPA World Championships Day Two Three World Champions will be crowned in the juniors, boys and girls, and the wheelchair divisions. Brittany Bryant (pictured) of Canada and Zemonette... [Read more]
WPA Worlds Underway in Reno
WPA Worlds Underway in Reno Pin-Yi Ko is looking to defend his title in Reno at the World Pool-Billird Association Junior World Championships. The World Pool-Billiard Association... [Read more]
XTM Billiard Championship
The 2nd Annual XTM Billiard Championships saw some of the biggest names compete for the title. The 2nd Annual XTM Korea vs. Europe 3-Cushion Championship featured 3-Cushion super... [Read more]
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Merit Ends Production of MoD BoX while MoD BoX Deluxe Continues
Merit Ends Production of MoD BoX while MoD BoX Deluxe Continues Merit has announced that they have ceased production on the MoD BoX on November 26, 2008. Bensalem, PA – Effective... [Read more]
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Mosconi Legend Varner to Captain Team USA
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