Gerda Hofstatter A recent graduate from New York University, Gerda “G-Force” Hofstatter was born February 9 in Friesach, Austria. She started playing pool as a teenager but considered it more a hobby than anything until she won the 1987 Austrian National Championship. In the early 1990s, Hofstatter moved to the U.S. to further pursue...
Comet Billiards Official Poolroom of the Predator World 14.1 Championship Billiard News – Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce Comet Billiards as the newest sponsor of the Predator World Straight Pool Championships. The World 14.1 event has thrived and grown because of the base supporters the game has. Comet Billiards, and its owner Bill...
World 10-Ball Junior Championships The first ever Junior World 10-Ball Championships was held at Bankshot Billiards in Jacksonville Florida alongside the pro version of the World 10-Ball Championships. The juniors in the event were top notch and traveled far for the event. Sixteen boys were invited for the Boys Division and eight girls for...
Simonis Predator Europe vs Philippines Challenge Match Dragon Promotions produced a special challenge match between Europe and Philippines hosted by Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, California. Europe was represented by the sharp looking Mika Immonen (FIN) and Thorsten Hohmann (GER) while Philippines was represented by World Cup of Pool Champs Efren Reyes and Francisco...
Jennifer Barretta One of the sport’s most recognizable players, Jennifer Barretta was only playing pool for a short time before achieving her pro status on the women’s tour in 2003. Born October 26 in Norristown, PA, Barretta now lives in New York City. “9mm Barretta” is sponsored by Olhausen Billiards, Seyberts.com, CFR Productions, Predator...