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MATCHROOM’S WORLD 9-BALL TAKEOVER

PoolroomJanuary 23, 2020

How it happened. What it means. There were several “tells” in World Pool-Billiards Association (WPA) President Ian Anderson’s early January letter to member federations that the WPA Board of Directors ... Continue reading ...

Taking A Mulligan

PoolroomApril 5, 2019

Matchroom’s acquisition of the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships was met with great joy by the pool community. Bold plans and grandiose promises heralded a bright future for America’s oldest and ... Continue reading ...

The Storm Before the Calm

PoolroomOctober 17, 2016

A week prior to the start of the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships, players across the United States were informed that they would be required to complete a World Pool-Billiard Association ... Continue reading ...

All Systems Go for U.S. Open

PoolroomJuly 28, 2015

The start of the 40th U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships is almost three months away, and the full $75,000 in added money has been accounted for, according to Accu-Stats Video Productions ... Continue reading ...