BCA Announces Successful 2010 Expo New Products, BankShot Entertainment Debut in Las Vegas The 2010 edition of the Billiard Congress of America’s (BCA) International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 14 – 16, 2010. The total attendance for the three-day event was...
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2010 McDermott New Product Line
McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and world-wide distributor of Pool Cues, performance shafts and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce their ALL NEW 2010 PRODUCT LINE which will be unveiled to dealers and distributors at the 2010 BCA Show in Las Vegas. This line features over...
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BEF Junior Nationals to be LIVE Streamed
The most prestigious junior pool tournament in North America, the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) 22nd Annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships will provide LIVE Streaming sponsored by CueSport College International on Saturday and Sunday, July 10th & 11th. Please visit the BEF website at www.BilliardEducation.org or Click...
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New Player Association for Billiards Announced
In a press conference held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino on May 17, 2010 the Association for Billiard Players (ABP) announced that they have officially launched. The conference was held by professional players Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris and Stevie Moore. The purpose of the new association...
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2011 Billiards, the Official Rules and Records Book
2011 Rule Book Hot off the Press
The new edition of the Billiards: Official Rules & Records Book is available to the public. A must-have resource for the billiard industry, the 2011 BCA Official Rules & Records Book contains the current World-Standardized Rules for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 14.1, One...
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Frederick Mali Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2009 President’s Award
Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. This year the BCA has chosen to recognize Frederick Mali. Mali, who passed...
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Dates Changed for Virginia U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Qualifier
Due to a scheduling conflict with other events in the Mid-Atlantic region, the qualifier being held at First Break Café in Sterling, Virginia for the 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship is being moved from March 27-28 to April 10-11.
CSI, First Break Cafe room owner, and tournament...
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One Pocket Hall of Fame Inducts Latest Members
The ambassadors, dignitaries and superstars of billiards gathered Tuesday, January 26, 2010 to induct Jose Parica, Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone, Glenn Rogers, and Harry Plattis into the One Pocket Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held at Legends in the Horseshoe Casino, was hosted by OnePocket.org.
The ceremony...
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2010 Masters Details Announced
Line Up Expands from 16 to 64
Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce that the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters will take place from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th May at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
And following 17 years as a 16 player invitational event, this year will see...
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Qualifiers Scheduled for U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship
In preparation for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship scheduled May 17-22, 2010, CueSports International (CSI) would like to announce nine qualifiers for the event will take place in the U.S and Canada.
The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,...
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