Francisco Bustamante, Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart Gain BCA Hall of Fame Election Filipino star enters in Greatest Player category; Hubbart, Bell recognized for Meritorious Service BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 27, 2010 — Francisco Bustamante, one of the most accomplished players to come out of the Philippines, has been elected for induction into the Billiard...
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BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2010-2011 Board Chairman Broomfield, Colo. – July 28, 2010 – During its general membership meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 13, 2010, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announced the results of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors elections, which are as follows: Category 1 (Manufacturer/Distributor) *...
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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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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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CSI Releases Full 128 Player List and Payouts For 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship
Press Release
Starting next week players, vendors, and the industry press will be converging at the Riviera Hotel & Casino for two weeks of the best pool competition staged in the United States, the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships which take place May...
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Extended Deadline for 2010 BCA Expo Registration
BCA Members Receive Free Admission through June 1
Broomfield, Colorado – May 4, 2010 – The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) today announced it has extended the deadline for free BCA member registration for the 2010 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo (BCA Expo) to June 1, 2010. This...
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Brunswick Billiards Celebrates 165 Years of Connecting Generations Through Recreation and Entertainment
The chance to build something with unlimited potential and lasting beauty is what John Moses Brunswick saw when he first laid eye on a billiards table in 1845. Quickly turning his carriage shop into a billiards store, he unknowingly launched the world’s largest...
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CueSports International Announces U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Player List and Payouts
When CueSports International (CSI) initially announced the 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship, being held May 17-22, 2010 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, the anticipated max field size was 96 players. Due to player response, CSI has expanded the field to 112 in the...
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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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