The Virginia State Pool and Billiards Association is pleased to announce that McDermott Cues will be the Official Cue of the 2010 Virginia State 9 Ball Championships. The event features a $10,000 prize fund and will be held on July 17-18, 2010 at Diamond Billiards in Midlothian, VA.

Joshua Dickerson, Founder of the Virginia State Pool & Billiard Association and Director of the Virginia State 9 Ball Championships is extremely optimistic about the agreement with McDermott Cues. “McDermott Cues has a long standing tradition for being a family owned company that produces quality cues and is an asset to the billiards industry. I am proud to have the McDermott name attached to the Virginia State 9 Ball Championships,” said Dickerson.

The Virginia State Pool and Billiards Association is pleased to announce that McDermott Cues will be the Official Cue of the 2010 Virginia State 9 Ball Championships. The event features a $10,000 prize fund and will be held on July 17-18, 2010 at Diamond Billiards in Midlothian, VA.

The event will be streamed live for free by Inside POOL Magazine. For more information about the event or to watch the free live stream, visit VA-Pool.com.

McDermott Cue Mfg
McDermott Cue Mfg. is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI and produces ands markets under the brands of McDermott Cue, Star Cue, Lucky Cue, Intimidator Shafts, G-Core Shafts, Big Boy Shafts, Sledgehammer Cues, Stinger Jump/Break Cues and Elephant Balls. For more information about this press release contact Marketing Director, Michael Slowik at mslowik@mcdermottcue.com or call 1-800-666-2283. More information can be found at McDermott Cues.

About the Virginia State Pool and Billiards Association
The Virginia State Billiards Association is dedicated to the professional promotion of pool and billiards with a focus on events that showcase billiards in high profile and upscale establishments around the great state of Virginia. The events currently being produced include the Virginia State 9-Ball and the Virginia State 14.1 tournaments. For more information, please visit the web site at VA-Pool.com.

Shane Van Boening Takes Two U.S. Open Bar Table Titles

The April issue of Inside POOL Magazine features Shane Van Boening as he grabs two title at the U.S. Open Bar Table Championships has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new instruction writer Freddy “The Beard” Bentivenga along with tons of great new technology in online billiards magazine viewing such as enhanced clarity, Bonus Content, full-screen full length videos, links to favorite web sites, flipping pages, zooming, emailing, sharing, and printing.

Van Boening graces our cover after snapping off two titles at the U.S. Open Bar Table Championships.

The April 2010 issue of Inside POOL Magazine features Shane Van Boening as he hits the cover with style taking down two titles at the U.S Bar Table Championships. Gerda Hofstatter snares a victory on the WPBA Tour in San Diego. The pool and billiard community raises money for cancer. Get a trick shot lesson from Jason Lynch. Get a bank lesson from new instruction staff writer Freddy “The Beard” Bentivegna get a lesson on Rolling Balls from Tom Simpson. Get the low-down on how pros grip the Pool Cue. Know your basic tickies? Brush up on the rules of pocket billiards with Ken Shuman. Of course, get the latest regional tour news from around the US and internationally.

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About Inside POOL Magazine
Inside POOL Magazine launched in 2001 and, with pool player-based content and high impact photography, quickly became the largest magazine in the world for the sport of billiards. The official web site, InsidePOOLmag.com, followed shortly after and became one of the largest web sites in billiards. The web site features videos, image galleries, pool lessons, custom Pool Cue makers, online games, player profiles, tournament brackets, live streaming video, rules, product reviews, and the latest billiard news from around the world.

Efren Reyes Wins Fifth Derby City Classic Master of Table

The February issue of Inside POOL Magazine, which again features Efren Reyes on the cover as he captures his record fifth Master of Table tile at the Derby City Classic has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new technology in online billiards magazine viewing such as enhanced clarity, Bonus Content, full-screen full length videos, links to favorite web sites, flipping pages, zooming, emailing, sharing, and printing.

March 2010 Inside POOL Magazine features Efren Reyes on the front cover as he wins his fifth Master of Table award. Get to know Shaun “Get Some” Wilkie. Figure out whether to shoot or bunt from Grady Mathews. Get a trick shot lesson from Jason Lynch. Get the secret on how pros aim. Ever wonder what it takes to choke like a pro? Check out what Donnie Mills has in his Pool Cue case. See Corey Harper’s new vision of sports marketing. Get the pool on TV lisitngs and check out some cool places to play pool and buy billiards supplies. See what’s new in the pool world. Ken Shuman gives us a lesson in being a referee. Get the latest billiards news from tours and tournaments around the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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Inside POOL Magazine publishes both print and online versions of each issue. The online version is usually made available for FREE (without a membership) viewing and downloading around the middle of each month. If you would like to receive the print version of this wonderful magazine, please visit InsidePOOLmag.com to subscribe.

About Inside POOL Magazine
Inside POOL Magazine launched in 2001 and, with pool player-based content and high impact photography, quickly became the largest magazine in the world for the sport of billiards. The official web site, InsidePOOLmag.com, followed shortly after and became one of the largest web sites in billiards. The web site features videos, image galleries, pool lessons, custom Pool Cue makers, online games, player profiles, tournament brackets, live streaming video, rules, product reviews, and the latest billiard news from around the world.

Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement with McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC, to sponsor the free live stream of Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, which takes place March 18-21, 2010. Widely considered the most successful billiards event, the Super Billiards Expo will feature thousands of professional and amateur pool players, vendors, spectators, and attendees.

The free live stream will be available at the Inside POOL Magazine Ustream channels and at InsidePOOLmag.com. The stream will mainly consist of two events, the Diamond Open 10-Ball Professional Players Championship and the Artistic Pool Masters Championship. The finals of the 14.1 Straight Pool Challenge are also scheduled to be streamed, time permitting.

Throughout the stream, segments showing action from around the Super Billiards Expo will be aired to inform and give the stream viewers a feel of the action at the event.

“After 40 years in business, we remain excited to participate in opportunities to promote billiards. This groundbreaking event encompasses a truly promising vision that can revolutionize and expand billiards, and we are happy to be involved.” said, Jayme Cernicka of McDermott Cue.

Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement with McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC, to sponsor the free live stream of Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, which takes place March 18-21, 2010.

The Super Billiards Expo is one of the most exciting events in the billiard industry every year. Started back in 1993, Allen Hopkins’ vision for the ultimate billiard experience has been growing year after year. Thousands of players and fans look forward to this event every year. The Super Billiards Expo has become the largest consumer-oriented show in the industry.

If you miss the stream, check out the May/June issue of Inside POOL Magazine for information on viewing the videos created during the event.

About McDermott Cue Mfg, LLC
McDermott Cue Mfg is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI and produces and markets under the brands of McDermott Cue, Star Cue, Lucky Cue, Intimidator Shafts, G-Core Shafts, Big Boy Shafts, Sledgehammer Cues, Stinger Jump/Break Cues and Elephant Balls. For decades, McDermott Cue has consistently raised the performance standards for what billiard players expect from a high performance cue. McDermott builds billiard equipment for people who view playing pool as an end in itself, drawing on cutting-edge technology and tasteful yet aggressive design. McDermott equipment is rooted in performance, using the latest technology in a state-of-the-art facility and utilizing the finest materials available.

About Inside POOL Magazine
Inside POOL Magazine started in 2001 and quickly became the largest print billiard magazine by circulation by portraying the action of pool and billiards like no other magazine had done before. Since the first issue, Inside POOL Magazine has published online. The online version of the magazine has evolved to include flipping pages, zooming, clickable links, email sharing, and full-screen videos that can includes hours of full unedited matches. The current online version receives 450,000 readers per month.

Exposition Novelty Cue Combines Modern Performance with Unique Design

BRISTOL, Wis. (November 10, 2009) – For 165 years Brunswick Billiards has been a leader in the billiards industry, connecting generations of billiards enthusiasts with rich designs, magnificent craftsmanship and superior playability. To commemorate this anniversary, Brunswick is introducing an exclusive, limited edition Cue, the Exposition Novelty Cue.

Modeled after the 1878 Brunswick pool table of the same name, the Exposition Novelty Cue features solid maple with inlay patterns mirroring the table’s stunningly traditional design. These individually numbered cues are manufactured by Predator Cues, and feature the company’s high performance 314Z shaft and Everest tip by Tiger, providing game changing accuracy and a consistent and comfortable feel.

“Brunswick has a rich history of bringing together billiards players of all ages for 165 years. This limited edition Exposition Novelty Cue is an elegant addition to any table and represents Brunswick’s long-standing commitment to enhancing the billiards tradition at home,” said Austin Rothbard, president of Brunswick Billiards.

Brunswick Billiards is celebrating their 165 anniversary.

Only 165 cues will ever be produced. The first 25 will be packaged with the limited edition replica Exposition Novelty table and 140 individually numbered cues are available for order now in preparation for the company’s 165th anniversary celebration in 2010.

The Exposition Novelty Cue retails for $999.

About Brunswick Billiards

Connecting generations through superior craftsmanship and innovation since 1845, Brunswick Billiards has been the leader in designing the highest-quality billiards and pool tables and game room furnishings preferred by experts around the world. Based in Bristol, Wis., the billiards division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has more than 300 retail dealer locations across the United States and international distributors in more than 40 countries. For more information about Brunswick Billiards and its product line, visit www.brunswickbilliards.com.

Professional pocket billiards player Vincent Facquet is pleased to announce the inception of a dynamic and innovative blend of pool and poker tournaments—PoolPok. Combining the intensity of Texas Hold ‘Em with the thrill of 8-ball tournaments, PoolPok’s ground-breaking new format will have twice the excitement and feature a million-euro prize fund.

Stage 1 of PoolPok will consist of an online Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament with an unlimited amount of participants. Only 1 percent of the players from each tournament will qualify for the next stage of PoolPok. Once 128 players qualify, the second stage begins. This will comprise a single-elimination 8-ball tournament with a field of 128. Last place pays 4,000 euros to a man and 5,000 euros to a woman, while first place pays 150,000 euros. The top 8 finishers in the first tournament will automatically be invited to return to the second.

PoolPok is using online poker and pool to create a new tournament format that plans to build prize large funds.

CEO and founder Vincent Facquet said, “I was inspired to create PoolPok after performing extensive research into the structure of successful poker tournaments. With the success of poker and the fact that many pool players also play poker, I feel that having an online tournament to qualify is a great way to introduce a tournament that has a true global reach and give pool players the opportunity to compete for the larger prize funds that they deserve and that this sport has been missing.”

About Vincent Facquet
Vincent Facquet, born in Forges-Les-Eaux (Normandy, France) on December 20, 1968, first picked up a pool cue at the age of 7. By the age of 19, he had discovered English 8-ball and snooker. After winning tournaments on the local and then national level, Facquet began to represent France at pool tournaments in Europe and throughout the world. He competes on the Euro Tour, at the world championships, and at other professional events. Facquet won three world titles in 1997, 2005, and 2006 on both pool and snooker tables. Additionally, his ability to entertain led him to artistic pool, and he is a renowned trick shot performer in much demand.