The Evolution of Billiards from Pastime to Professional Sport

The game of billiards has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years. What once started as a casual pastime in smoky, dimly-lit pool halls has evolved into a professional sport with a dedicated following. Today, billiards is played in pristine venues, with players competing in high-stakes tournaments broadcasted to millions of viewers worldwide. The evolution […]

Woodward goes undefeated at WNT-qualifying Pennsylvania Open

Two down and three to go. That, at least, is the current ‘official’ tally for selections to the 2024 USA Mosconi Cup team, though there are nuances in the selection process that suggest it could be ‘three down and two to go,’ or even ‘four down and one to go.’ The selections are based on […]

Joe Costa Wins Dieckman Memorial at Amazin Billiards

The 2024 Dieckman Memorial kicked off at Amazin Billiards in Malden, Massachusetts with 18 participants on September 5th. The participants were grouped into three flights of six, with the top two players advancing to a six man round robin finals. As is with all 3 Cushion USA handicap events, the tournament games are played to […]

Efren Reyes and Karl Boyes Named Captains For The Inaugural Reyes Cup

The countdown begins for Team Asia vs Team Europe, October 15-18. Efren Reyes and Karl Boyes are set to captain Team Asia and Team Europe, respectively, for the highly anticipated Reyes Cup, taking place from 15-18 October 2024 at the spectacular Ninoy Aquino National Stadium in Manila, Philippines. This landmark event will see Asia’s finest players face off against Europe’s best […]

Page goes undefeated on the PremierBilliards.com’s Q City 9-Ball Tour

Steven Page has been something of a fixture in the North Carolina (and surrounding areas) pool community for two decades now, since 2004, when he cashed in that year’s Carolinas Open 9-Ball Division. He finished 13th in that event, which was won by Johnny Archer with Jeremy Jones as runner-up and Shannon Daulton finishing third. […]

Bulgaria’s Georgi Georgiev goes undefeated to take WNT Seattle Open title

Eberle, Tourangeau & Baker compete following travel from Spokane 9-Ball Open to Seattle It’s about a four-hour trip from Spokane to Seattle, WA, along an interstate (I-90) that cuts through the Cascade Mountains in what’s known as the Snoqualmie Pass. Along the way, travelers are exposed to some stunning scenery that includes a bridge, over […]

Sullivan goes undefeated to claim his second, 2024 Predator ProAm title

Hunter Sullivan is on-track to make 2024 his best (recorded) earnings year since he picked up his first cash payout at a Predator Tri-State Tour stop, four years ago, at an event hosted by Shooter’s Family Billiards in Wayne, NJ. His latest win on that tour, at this past weekend’s (Sept. 7) $500-added stop that […]

Breaking Barriers: How Billiards is Revolutionizing Competitive Sports

In recent years, billiards has emerged from its traditional image as a pub pastime into a dynamic and increasingly influential sport that is breaking barriers and setting new standards within the world of competitive athletics. Once viewed as a niche game enjoyed primarily in dimly lit pool halls and sports bars, billiards is now capturing […]

Breaking Down the Favorites and Underdogs for the Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup 2024

Alright, folks! Buckle up because we’re diving headfirst into the electrifying world of the Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup 2024! This tournament is shaping up to be a real nail-biter, with cue masters and rising stars ready to battle it out on the felt. Let’s break down the odds and give you the inside scoop on […]

Joss NE 9-Ball Tour Kicks Off New Season at Winnipesaukee Bar & Billiards in Gilford NH

Everyone, My Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in a new room on Sat. & Sun. Sept 14 & 15. Winnipesaukee Bar & Billiards, a brand new room to the tour, is generously adding $2,000 to our event. Winni, as the locals call it, comes complete with a full bar, 10 nine […]