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Betfair Sponsor The Masters

World Snooker is delighted to announce that Betfair will sponsor the Masters for the first time this season.

Snooker’s most prestigious invitation event will be known as the Betfair Masters. Featuring 16 of the world's leading players, it will run from January 13 to 20 at Alexandra Palace in London.

Betfair is already the title sponsor of the Shoot-Out and the German Masters and the tour sponsor of the European Tour. The company has added to its portfolio of world class snooker tournaments by sponsoring the Masters, one of the most keenly anticipated events on the sporting calendar.

It will receive extensive live television coverage from the BBC and will also be broadcast live in 68 countries with highlights coverage in seven others. The estimated global audience is an astonishing 181 million.

Australia’s Neil Robertson will be defending the title, having beaten Shaun Murphy 10-6 in last year’s final. Also set to compete for the £175,000 top prize will be the likes of World No 1 and crowd favourite Judd Trump, legend John Higgins and Chinese star Ding Junhui.

The first round draw and format is shown below.

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “It’s a great pleasure to welcome on board Betfair for our biggest and best invitation event. We are already working with them on a range of tournaments so we know what a professional team they are and how much they value the outstanding global exposure they get from snooker.

“The Masters is such a wonderful event, with only the elite players invited to compete for the famous trophy. It’s going to be an incredible eight days on the baize at Ally Pally and we look forward to joining Betfair to enjoy the show.”

Betfair’s Head of UK Sports Brand Marketing Andy Lulham said: “We are delighted to add The Masters to our World Snooker sponsorship portfolio. It’s exciting to be involved in one of the most prestigious invitation events and it’s a great way to enhance our brand’s position in the sport.”

Neil Robertson added: "It's fantastic that Betfair are sponsoring this event. The feeling of winning the Masters last year was amazing, it was up there with winning the World Championship in 2010. Especially as my son was there to watch, that made it extra special. The atmosphere at Ally Pally was brilliant and I can't wait to get back there.

"The Masters was the first tournament I ever watched on TV. Someone brought a video of the 1994 final between Stephen Hendry and Alan McManus to my dad's snooker club and I watched it over and over again. I've got great memories of seeing the likes of Hendry and O'Sullivan win it, so to hold the trophy myself was unbelievable."

The tournament starts at 1pm on Sunday January 13 with a cracking international match between Robertson and China's Ding Junhui.

TICKETS FOR ALL SESSIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT ARE ON SALE NOW! For details call 0871 620 7052 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or visit
www.worldsnooker.com/tickets

The final sold out quickly last year so fans are advised to book now.

The full first round schedule is:

Sunday January 13
1pm: Neil Robertson v Ding Junhui
7pm: Mark Allen v Mark Davis

Monday January 14
1pm: John Higgins v Ali Carter
7pm: Stephen Maguire v Graeme Dott

Tuesday January 15
1pm: Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins
7pm: Shaun Murphy v Ricky Walden

Wednesday January 16
1.30pm: Mark Williams v Matthew Stevens
7pm: Mark Selby v Stuart Bingham

2012 SPACE CITY OPEN

Presented by: Bogies Billiards & Sports Bar, Lone Star Billiards Tour, APA of North Harris County
Event Sponsors: KCPoolNPoker.com, Delta-13 Rack, Inside Pool Magazine
Corey Deuel Pro Clinic Sponsor: OB Cues
Live Streaming: www.onsitepool.com/kcpoolnpoker

Retailers On-Site:
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APA of North Harris County, Poison/Predator
Booth and banner spaces still available.
Call 713.825.1411

$5,000 Added Guaranteed
Bogies Billiards, Houston, Texas
December 7th-9th, 2012
$3,500 Added
$75 Open 9-Ball Event - Races 9 & 7 (LTD TO 128, 8’)
$1,000 Added
$100 Open One Pocket Event - Races 4 & 3 (LTD TO 32, 9’)
$500 Added
$40 Open Ladies 9-Ball Bar Table Event - Races 7 & 5 (LTD TO 32, 7’)

Tournament Schedule
Dec. 7th 3-5pm OB Cues Pro Clinic with Corey Deuel
(10) Student Limit $75 per student
Fri. Dec. 7th – 7:00pm Player Auctions and Draws
Fri. Dec. 7th – Match times will be posted
Fri. Dec. 7th – Following Auctions, One Round of One Pocket Played

Sat. Dec. 8th – 10am 9-Ball Begins, One Pocket resumes 12pm
Sun. Dec. 9th – 10am 9-Ball & One Pocket resume, Ladies 9-Ball Auction & Draw 12pm
Ladies must be signed up by 12pm in order to play

Equipment: New Simonis 860 on all tournament tables, Measle Cue Balls,
Centennial Balls, Delta-13 Rack, (14) 8’Gandys, ( 8 ) 9’ Brunswick Gold Crowns
( 7 ) 7’ Diamond Bar Boxes

*Prepay Entry
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Mail or Drop Off @: Bogies
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WPBSA Statement

The WPBSA have conducted enquiries into the unusual betting patterns surrounding the match between Steve Davis and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh that took place at UKPTC3 on 8th September 2012, where Steve Davis won the match 4-0.

The WPBSA process of making enquiries is very thorough and has included liaising with the Gambling Commission and a number of other partners in the betting industry. The WPBSA have found that there is insufficient evidence to show that there has been any breach of the WPBSA Members Rules and will take no further action regarding this matter.

Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament Marks 17th Year

CueSports International, Henderson, Nevada (November 7, 2012) - A time honored tradition returns to southern California for the 17th year. The annual Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament (the “Swanee”), produced and directed by CueSports International (CSI), will be hosted February 23-24, 2013 by Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, California for the third consecutive year.

Young and old, novice and professional players have kept alive the memory of one of the most beloved players in the sport, Jay "The Gentle Giant" Swanson. Jay is fondly remembered for all that he stood for - excellent pool play, great sportsmanship and a gentle spirit.

It is no small feat to cash in this event, but history took place in the 2012 Swanee this year. Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan won for a second consecutive year surviving a litany of fellow well known names including former Swanee champions Dave Hemmah (1996), Mitch Ellerman (2009), Amar Kang (2006) and the only other two time winner Morro Paez (1999 and 2001).

The Swanee has had a full field of 192 in four of the past five years. Due to the event’s popularity with leading players, CSI has scheduled the Swanee on February 23-24 and the US Bar Table Championship in Reno on February 25-March 3 to accommodate players who wish to play in both.

It is recommended that players register in advance to secure a spot. Players may register online at www.ctsondemand.com or by faxing or mailing their entry forms to the CSI office. For further details, including the flyer and entry form, please click ALL UPCOMING EVENTS under the Events tab at www.playbca.com.

CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. In the past 8 years CSI has directly paid out $8,000,000 to players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the US Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial, the US Open One Pocket Championship, the US Open 8-Ball Championship and the US Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com, and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

BUGSY BETS TOP WORLD BILLIARDS RANKING LIST
by Marlon Bernardino

As expected Bugsy International Promotions top bets Chang Jung Lin of Chinese-Taipei and Dennis Orcollo of the Philippines topped the latest release of the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) ratings updates.

Chang and Orcollo, both playing under the banner of Bugsy International Promotions top honcho Ceferino "Perry" Mariano.

Chang topped the list with a 1,681 total points, 850 points come from the 2012 World 8-Ball Championship in Fujairah last February. He beat his countryman Fu Che Wei, 11-6, in the finals. For winning the World 8-ball Championship, Chang won $20,000, while Fu takes home $15,000.

Number two of the world ranking list is Orcollo, who amassed a total of 1,620 points. The former fisherman from Bislig, Surigao del sur won the 2012 China Open Men's Division last September in Shanghai, China. Orcollo defeated local ace Hui-chan lu to enroute the coveted title plus the top purse of $40,000.His latest feat last October with a strong second place finish with eventual champion American Shane Van Boening in the 2012 US Open 9-ball championship in Virginia, USA.

"But the way he’s (Orcollo) playing of late he is surely in hot pursuit to occupied again the No.1 spot in the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) ratings list." said Bugsy International Promotions top honcho Ceferino "Perry" Mariano.

Van Boening, who is currently world's no.24 (total of 667 points), dominated the 2012 Player Money List with a total earning of $134,780, followed by Darren Appleton of Great Britain ($ 93,134) and No.3 Money list earner Orcollo ($91,350). Appleton who won this year's World 9-ball in Doha, Qatar last June landed No.3 in the world ranking list with a total of 1,584 points.

According to the official website of World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), the tournament listed for the ranking list are 2011 All Japan Championship, 2012 World 8-ball championship, 2012 World 9-ball championship, 2012 China Open and 2012 US Open 9-ball. The other ranking list tournament is the World Ten-ball championship supposedly schedule to held this month but didn't happen.

Other renowned cue masters who made it to the top ten world ranking list are No.4 Ko, Pin-Yi of Chinese-Taipei (1,535 points), No.5 Li, Hewen of China (1,489), No.6 Ralf Souquet of Germany (1,281), No.7 Fu Che-wei of Chinese-Taipei (1,263), No.8 Yukio Akagariyama of Japan (1,243), No.9 Liu, Haitao of China (1,223) and No.10 Thorsten Hohmann of Germany (1,048 ).

Meanwhile, Lee Vann Corteza (929) was landed at No.14, Roberto Gomez at No.20 (695), Carlo Biado at No. 23 (672), Alex Pagulayan (590 points) was tied at No.28 with Toru Kuribayashi of Japan, hall of famer Efren 'Bata" Reyes at No.33 (535), Antonio Gabica at No.35 (500), Ronato Alcano at No. 48 (409). Francisco "Django" Bustamante at far No.82 with a total of 234 points.


Dennis Orcollo of the Philippines                                         Chang Jung-lin of Chinese-Taipei

Hard Times Billiards To Hold: "The End Of The World: Tournament Of The Mayans!"

December 21st, 2012
Hard Times Billiards, Bellflower, CA

It'll be a long and busy month this December for Bellflower's Hard Times Billiards in SoCal, which is scheduled to host at least 4 tournaments by outside promotors. The most curious of all though will occur on Friday, December 21st, 2012; a date of infamy which the ancient Mayan civilization, self-proclaimed prophets and conspiracy theorists alike say will mark the 'end of days' for all!

In association with Kamui Billiard Products, Point Of View Pool (POV Pool), Viking Cues, Andrew Park Cues, The Orange County APA, Max Eberle's 'Pro Pool Academy' & Virtual Pool 4 - Hard Times Billiards will hold the first (and last), "End Of The World: 10-Ball Tournament Of The Mayans!"

This $1,000 added, one-day, double elimination tournament is open to only 32 players and is currently taking registrations until the field is full. The entry fee for this event will be $100 which means that with a full field of 32, this event will pay out $4,000 through 8th place. And, since 'the end is near', sponsors of the event have agreed to part with over 50 prizes and giveaways throughout the event, ranging from cues, shafts, Kamui chalk & tips, Cue Cases, DVD's and much more.

John Bertone states, "I phoned Daniel Busch of POV Pool just a few days ago and said, 'Hey, isn't it supposed to be the end of the world next month on December 21st?'. Within minutes, Daniel and I were on the same page, working out the details, pitching for sponsors and surveying players to see if this should happen. As it turns out, it seems that the 'end of the world' is a pretty easy sell. After all, if you're a pool player, not even the end of times is going to stop you from doing what you love to do the most, which is to play pool and go out in a blaze of glory!"

Daniel states, "We are expecting to see great pool, by the most talented players from all over! Considering the prize fund and the entry fee, we are only expecting the best of the best to take part, but we are sure that there will be a few surprise entries from players far and wide. After all, it's supposed to be the LAST chance to get some table time with some of pool's greatest idols! As soon as we receive our first 16 entries, we will begin to announce them. I would like to thank the owner of Hard Times - Eddie Arreguin, Tournament Director - Marie Lim and House Pro - Dave Hemmah for providing their help and services to make this event take place."

To register for this event, please call: Daniel Busch @ 310-923-6639

Live streaming will take place via Pay-Per-View by POV Pool for $9.95 and will run for the duration of the entire event starting at 12PM PST. To purchase PPV tickets for this event, please visit, www.ustream.tv/channel/povpool

Hard Times Billiards, Bellflower Presents!

"The End Of The World: 10-Ball Tournament Of The Mayans!"

December 21st, 2012 @ 12PM PST

Tournament Director, Marie Lim
$1,000 Added Guaranteed
$100 Entry Fee
Open to 32 Players
10-Ball / BCA Rules / Magic Rack
Double Elimination
Race to 8/8
Payout to top 8 players
$4,000 Prize fund (Based on a full field of 32 players)

Amsterdam (D)open
On the 23th of November Club-8 organizes the infamous Amsterdam Open.

Over € 1700,- (max. of 64 players) pricefund makes Amsterdam (D)open the biggest dope smoking tournament of the world.

The game is 8-ball poolbilliards and we start at 8 PM friday night..

With an entrance fee of € 25,- you get a goodiebag worth a LOT more, including our official weedleaf 8-ball, and some smokinggoods of your preference.

Pricefund is totall € 1700,- ( by a full schedule)

Champion € 600,
Runner up € 300,
Semifinal € 150,
Quarterfinal € 75,
Last 16 € 25,
go to www.club-8.nl/inschrijven_evenementen.shtml and be part of the biggest dope smoking, mindbending and misty tournament of Holland.

If you have any questions, please sent an email to eet@club-8.nl

Higgins Denies Trump Again

John Higgins beat Judd Trump in the final for the second time this season to win the Kay Suzanne Memorial Trophy in Gloucester.

Wizard of Wishaw Higgins scored a 4-2 victory over Bristol's Trump in the Players Tour Championship event at the South West Snooker Academy to land the £10,000 top prize plus 2,000 ranking points.

Just two months ago in China, Higgins came from 7-2 down to beat Trump 10-9 in the final of the Shanghai Masters. Trump went on to win the International Championship and climb to No 1 in the world, but still can't get revenge on four-time World Champion Higgins, who also beat Trump in the 2011 Crucible final.

Trump started tonight's final strongly with a break of 102, his tenth century of the tournament. Higgins levelled with a 97 then Trump regained the lead. Higgins got the better of a scrappy fourth frame then stole the fifth on the colours to go ahead. And he sealed victory with a 62 in the next.

"Judd missed a couple of balls in the final and I played well," said 37-year-old Higgins, who failed to win a trophy last season but now has two to his name this term. "It's always great to win a tournament, especially beating Judd in the final.

"I struggled at times today and won three matches 4-3, the conditions were difficult so I just had to scrap through, but I played better in the final. We've got some big events like the UK Championship and the Masters coming up so it's good to build some confidence."

But Higgins wrote off his chances of taking the top spot in the rankings from Trump this season. "I've got a lot of points coming off because of the titles I won two years ago, so it's not a realistic goal," he said. "If I can put myself in a good position it will be something to aim for next year."

The event was named in memory of Kay Suzanne, who sadly died from breast cancer, and players wore pink shirts throughout to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Care.

The Players Tour Championship is a series of ten events, four in the UK and six on the Betfair European Tour, with the top 25 on the final Order of Merit going through to the Grand Finals in March. They will be joined by seven players from the Asian PTC Order of Merit. The next event is Betfair European Tour event four, the Bulgarian Open, from November 16-18 in Sofia.

Results (Last 16 onwards)

Last 16
Mark Selby 4-3 Tony Drago
Anthony Hamilton 4-1 Michael Wasley
Ian Burns 3-4 Barry Hawkins
John Higgins 4-3 Steve Davis
Mark Joyce 4-2 Dechewat Poomjaeng
Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon 3-4 Judd Trump
Graeme Dott 1-4 Mark Williams
Ding Junhui 4-0 Kyren Wilson

Quarter-finals
Mark Selby 3-4 Anthony Hamilton
Barry Hawkins 3-4 John Higgins
Mark Joyce 2-4 Judd Trump
Mark Williams 2-4 Ding Junhui

Semi-finals
Anthony Hamilton 3-4 John Higgins
Judd Trump 4-1 Ding Junhui

Final
John Higgins 4-2 Judd Trump

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ABP Presents Dennis Walsh the ABP President's Award



    Chicago, Illinois- The Association of Billiard Professionals is pleased to announce ABP's General Counsel Dennis Walsh as this year's recipient of the ABP President's Award. The ABP President's Award goes to the individual who has helped the sport and its professional players during the year. It was presented to Mr.Walsh during the ABP Banquet held at Marietta Billiard Club in Georgia during the Johnny Archer Classic.

    "Without Dennis, we sure wouldn't be as far along as we are now as a group. He has spent countless hours helping the players and we are so fortunate to have him on our side. He has been the ABP's attorney and advisor, and there would be no way we could financially pay him back for what he has done for us all", said Johnny Archer during the ABP Banquet presentation.


ABP Banquet night featuring the many faces of ABP fans and pros such as Corey Deuel, Stephanie Goens, Tommy Najar, and Wang Can

    Walsh graduated from Rockford College and later Loyola Chicago School of Law. Walsh is a partner in his own firm of Guest, Walsh, & Townsend, Ltd. since 1985 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh is an avid straight pool player and frequents popular poolroom Red Shoe Billiards in the Chicago area where he plays and also runs local tournaments. Walsh has also been a dedicated volunteer worker during straight pool tournaments as well as a sponsor.

    For the ABP, Walsh has been instrumental in negotiations with the coordination of the BCA (Billiard Congress of America) and US Open 9-Ball promoter Barry Behrman in the escrow of funds to help secure the players prize money in 2011. Walsh also helped legitimize the ABP with handling the legal logistics of the incorporation of the association. He also assists in board meetings, correspondences, and press news from the ABP.

    "It is an invaluable asset to have an experienced attorney helping you every step of the way. And a strong ally to have in meetings. He protects us and the players from others and sometimes even ourselves", says Charlie Williams, ABP Board of Directors member.


The banquet was sponsored by Johnny Archer and his family and attended by the pros and guests such as Shannon Daulton & Marge Cooper

    It came to no surprise to anyone in the ABP that Dennis Walsh should receive this award except perhaps Walsh himself.

    Walsh was surprised and had no idea of the award. He said during his acceptance speech,

    "When I first got involved in professional pool, I was just a fan. I didn't realize professional players had so many hardships and financial issues such as not getting paid at events. I'm not an outspoken person, but I've just tried to do what I can to help the players in the ABP."

    To join the ABP as a pro, amateur, or to sponsor the ABP, e-mail abppropool@gmail.com .

    The ABP is a united assembly of international professional billiard players. The ABP was formed to be the voice of players worldwide in order to assist in tournament and industry challenges. ABP directives include standardizing equipment, rules, ensuring the timely payment of prize money, assisting promoters and sponsors, and the overall protection and security of professional players. The ABP works to improve the sport of billiards and jointly works with associations, promoters, sponsors and players alike in the joint goal of growing the sport and providing security to all involved. Membership of the ABP includes players from Europe, Asia, and the United States. To join and support the ABP, e-mail abppropool@gmail.com . Follow and support ABP at www.facebook.com/ABPpros

UPC NINE-BALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIP MOVES TO HOTEL VENUES FOR 2013

The GB 9 Ball Tour (GB9) and Universities Pool Council (UPC) are excited to announce a partnership agreement that will see the UPC’s annual Nine-Ball Pool Championships being hosted in the fantastic Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Telford from 2013 onwards.

The event will utilise GB9’s professional tables and equipment:

• Professional standard tables
• Simonis 860 Professional cloth
• Aramith Pro Cup Balls
• Tapped tables
• Power Bridge

In the spirit of this partnership we are also delighted to announce that the winner of the Individual Championship will be awarded with full membership of GB9 for the following season worth £599

The event will also benefit from GB9’s commercial agreements with the host venue, including special accommodation rates and discounted bar prices.

Andy Warden, Chairperson of GB9, had this to say about the partnership, “The team at GB9 are proud to welcome UPC on board through this partnership agreement. The UPC plays a vital role in bringing new blood to the 9-ball discipline from the grass roots level. We are pleased to be able to provide the venue and equipment to take their annual event to a professional standard, which I’m sure all of the players involved will appreciate”

Oliver-John Dark, Executive Chair of UPC added, “This is fantastic news for student pool players all over the UK, and a major milestone for the event itself. The GB 9 Ball Tour has an unrivalled reputation and this development provides students with the chance to experience the UK's finest 9-ball tournament conditions, which the sport of American pool can only benefit from in the years ahead, at all levels of the game. The UPC are thus excited and proud to announce this partnership and would like to thank the GB9 team and host venue, the superb Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Telford, in helping to make this happen.”

For further information please visit: www.upc-pool.org.uk - www.gb9balltour.com

THE NORTH LONDON CLASSIC PLUS LOADS MORE SPORT!

It's Man v Sport this weekend and it's right here at the Blue Square Fanzones at Rileys Sports Bars - the home of comfortable, refreshment enhanced, cue sport added supersonic sports viewing!

We've got the North London derby on Saturday lunchtime and what a cracker that promises to be with both teams desperate for points and of course, local bragging rights.

And there's a feast of other eye catching sports viewing including Carl 'The Cobra's' title defence against Yusaf Mack, the conclusion of the Grand Slam of Darts, NFL and the big crunch up at Twickenham when England take on Australia.

Oh my word, cancel that leaf raking in the garden, knock the shopping for shoes on the head and get your seat bumpers into a comfy chair at Rileys. Tally ho!

Saturday 17th November

ABERDEEN V CELTIC K.O. 12PM
ARSENAL V SPURS K.O. 12.45PM
PETERBORO' V BLACKBURN K.O. 5.20PM
NORWICH CITY V MAN UTD. K.O. 5.30PM
ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA RUGBY K.O. 2.30PM
FROCH V MACK Card starts at 8PM
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS

Sunday 18th November

INVERNESS V MOTHERWELL K.O. 12.45PM
MILLWALL V LEEDS K.O. 1.15PM
FULHAM V SUNDERLAND K.O. 4PM
GRAND SLAM OF DARTS
GREEN 6PM
ENGLAND 9.25PM

Monday 19th November

WEST HAM V STOKE K.O. 8PM

Tuesday 20th November

BENFICA V CELTIC K.O. 7.45PM
JUVENTUS V CHELSEA K.O. 7.45PM
GALATASARAY V MAN UTD K.O. 7.45PM

Wednesday 21st November

ARSENAL V MONTPELLIER K.O. 7.45PM
MAN CITY V REAL MADRID K.O. 7.45PM

Regards,
The Rileys Team

The 15th Annual Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Jan. 25 - Feb. 2, 2013

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Book your hotel stay at Horseshoe Southern Indiana.
You must book room reservations by Jan 11th, 2013 to guarantee availability
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Code S01PTPD: Discounted 9-day package (you must book package for arrival on January 25, 2013 and departure on Feb 2, 2013).

Jan 24 and/or Feb 3 may be booked at the discounted rate as well with the day night package.

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Minimum stay: 9 nights
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Dates available: arrive Fri 1/25/13 and depart Sun 2/3/13. Jan 24 and/or Feb 3 may be booked at the discounted rate as well with the day night package.
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Dates available: Thu 1/25/13 through Sat 2/02/13. Jan 23, 24, and/or Feb 3 may also be booked at the discounted rate.
Price: Sun-Thu @ $126.00/night, Fri-Sat @ $146.00/night. Additional $10 per room night per extra room occupant when more than 2 occupants.
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Superb Trump Gains Revenge On Higgins

Judd Trump broke his sequence of losing in finals to John Higgins with a tremendous 4-0 success to win the Victoria Bulgarian Open in Sofia, part of the Betfair European Tour series.

Trump lost to Higgins in the final of the Shanghai Masters in September and UKPTC4 last week, as well as the 2001 World Championship. But the 23-year-old from Bristol finally broke the Wizard's spell with a mesmerising display at the end of the first ever professional tournament in Bulgaria.

In winning the recent International Championship in China, Trump climbed to number one in the world rankings, and on current form looks determined to become snooker's dominant force.

Breaks of 47 and 42 gave him the opening frame tonight and he took the second after Higgins crucially missed the third-last red along the top cushion when just six points behind.

Trump potted 11 reds with blacks in frame three, but when a maximum 147 beckoned, he missed the 12th red with the rest. But the left-hander barely minded as he wrapped up victory in the next frame with a run of 63.

"I have lost to John a few times recently so I really wanted to beat him," said Trump after capturing the 12,000 Euros top prize as well as 2,000 ranking points. "It was a great atmosphere tonight, the crowd were brilliant and I really felt as if I could play well.

"I have been in four finals now this season and I feel as if I can win every tournament I enter, as long as I don't have to play John. I have really enjoyed being in Bulgaria and I hope in the future they can produce some top players."

Higgins added: "I had a chance to win the second frame but I missed a red, and that was really the only chance I got. Judd played too well for me this time. I'm looking ahead to the next few tournaments now and hoping to have a good run in the UK Championship.

"The fans here have been amazing and it makes me want to come back."

On Saturday, Tom Ford made a 147 in his third-round match against Matthew Stevens, earning a £2,500 bonus.

The Players Tour Championship is a series of ten events, four in the UK and six on the Betfair European Tour, with the top 25 on the final Order of Merit going through to the Grand Finals in March. They will be joined by seven players from the Asian PTC Order of Merit. The next event is Betfair European Tour event five, the Scottish Open, from December 14-16 in Ravenscraig.

Results (Last 16 onwards)

Last 16
Jack Lisowski 1-4 Tom Ford
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 2-4 Mark Davis
Dave Harold 1-4 Judd Trump
Andrew Higginson 4-2 Anthony McGill
John Higgins 4-2 Liang Wenbo
Li Yan 1-4 Rory McLeod
Jamie Cope 1-4 Ben Woollaston
Marcus Campbell 2-4 Neil Robertson

Quarter Finals
Tom Ford 2-4 Mark Davis
Judd Trump 4-0 Andrew Higginson
John Higgins 4-0 Rory McLeod
Ben Woollaston 2-4 Neil Robertson

Semi Finals
Mark Davis 2-4 Judd Trump
John Higgins 4-2 Neil Robertson

Final
Judd Trump 4-0 John Higgins

BUGSY BET CHANG WINS ALL JAPAN
by Marlon Bernardino

BUGSY International Promotions bet Jung-Lin Chang cemented his no.1 status in the world by topping countryman Yang Ching-shun of Chinese-Taipei, 11-7, in the final to win the 45th All Japan Championship in Amagasaki, Japan on Sunday.

It is the second major title of the year for the top player of Bugsy International Promotions Chang, who in February won the 2012 World 8-Ball Championship in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, when he beat another Taiwanese bet Che-Wei Fu in the final.

Chang banks $28,600 top purse while Yang pocketed the runner-up $14,300.

" The win once again Jung-Lin Chang proved its Asia's supremacy in the World of Pool," said Chang benefactor sportsman/businessman Ceferino "Perry" Mariano, top honcho of Bugsy International Promotions.

In the semi-final Chang bested Fu while Yang ousted another Bugsy International Promotions bet and lone Filipino hopeful Johann "Bubwit" Chua.

The China Open also has a women's division, and it was Taiwan's Chou Chie Yu who came out on top, defeating compatriot Tan Ho Yun.

Other Filipino seeing in action in All Japan Championship in the event sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association were hall of famer Efren "Bata" Reyes, Francisco "Django" Bustamante, Dennis "Robocop" Orcollo, Lee Vann "The Slayer" Corteza, Antonio "Nikoy" Lining, Jundel "Jano" Mazon, Ramil "Bebeng" Gallego, Carlo "The Black Tiger" Biado, Mark Aristotle Mendoza, Elvis Perez and Dondon Razalan.

See The Betfair Masters In Style With VIP Packages

Snooker’s most prestigious invitation tournament returns to Alexandra Palace in January, and fans are being given the chance to enjoy amazing VIP packages while watching the sport’s elite players.

The Betfair Masters runs from January 13 to 20, 2013, at the London venue and features 16 of the world’s leading players including defending champion Neil Robertson, legend John Higgins and World No 1 Judd Trump. The stars will be battling for a £175,000 top prize and the famous trophy.

There are VIP tickets available for the last three days of the event: Friday January 18, Saturday January 19 and the final on Sunday January 20.

The packages include:

-         Prime view seating
-         Exclusive access to the Londesborough Room at Alexandra Palace
-         Glass of sparkling wine on arrival
-         Delicious lunch
-         World Snooker event programme
-         Commentary radio earpiece
-         Drinks

There is also an extra special corporate hospitality option on the Sunday evening which includes canapés & drinks during the interval and a complimentary bar.

How about buying a package for a friend as an incredible and innovative Christmas present? It’s the perfect treat for anyone who loves snooker!

Packages start at just £70. For more information and to book, call Frank Smith on 01277 359925

Standard tickets for the tournament are also on sale and fans should BOOK IMMEDIATELY as the final is nearly sold out. For details call 0871 620 7052 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or visit www.worldsnooker.com/tickets

“ OVER 45s ” ------ 3-Day 8-Ball Pool Festival

This weekend will see the Over 45s Three Day 8-Ball Pool Festival taking place from Friday 23rd ---- Sunday 25th November at the beautiful 4-Star Harlequin Hotel Castlebar Co.Mayo……………visit the Hotels Website www.harlequinhotel.ie

Over the three days their will four tournaments taking place involving 32 players played to the following rules…………….Old EPA Rules, Blackball Rules, World Rules (with skill shot).

FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER: ------ Starting 6pm
Friday night’s tournament will be played in groups in one framers round robin format………………..DRESS CODE must be in place black trousers, polo or dress shirt (with collar), dress shoes.

SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER: -- Register by 11am in person -- Play starts at 11-30am:
All players must register in person by 11am with play getting underway on the button at 11-30am on Saturday 24th November played best of 7 (first of 4) straight knockout format with play stopping at 6pm with all remaining matches played on Sunday morning……………………. DRESS CODE must be in place black trousers, polo or dress shirt (with collar), and dress shoes.

SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER: ------ Home Nations Challenge (3-Aside Event)
The Home Nations Over 45s 8-Ball Team Challenge (3-Aside Event) with teams representing Countries listed below will start at 7pm Saturday 24th November……………......……NOTE: all players / teams are asked to wear the following Dress-Code for this event Black Trousers, Black Long Sleeve Dress Shirt, Dress Shoes.

England
Scotland
Rep Of Ireland
N.Ireland
Rest Of The World

SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER: ------ 12noon Start
Main Open Individual Event will take place on Sunday 25th November with players registering in person at 11am with 12noon start played in straight knockout format …………………… DRESS CODE must be in place black trousers, polo or dress shirt (with collar), and dress shoes.

POKER:
There will be a cash table over the weekend played with poker chips with 50 & €1 blinds open to anyone who wishes to play.

INFORMATION:
TEL: 07917887147
FACEBOOK: RB Cue Sports
WEBSITE: www.rballsports.com

AGIPI Billiard Masters 2013, Groups 1 and 2 (FRANCE)

The most prestigious tournament in the world will start with Groups 1 & 2 on November 23rd. The LIVE broadcast will start the 23rd of November at 14:00 CET. If you don't have your Premium Pass yet, you can register here.

www.kozoom.com/en/billiard-carom/premium-pass/?utm_source=pro9

Women World Championship 3-Cushion (JPN)

Follow the best female 3-Cushion Players LIVE on Kozoom. The LIVE broadcast will start at 11:00 local time on Nov 21st (03:00 am CET) and Kozoom just decided to offer this broadcast for FREE to all members !!!! Login to the website and have fun watching it. All 4 tables will be streamed LIVE.

www.kozoom.com/en/billiard-carom/?utm_source=pro9

WPBSA Statement - Joe Jogia

On 25th July 2012 at a WPBSA Disciplinary Hearing, Joe Jogia was found to be in breach of the Members Betting Rules in relation to his match with Matthew Selt at the Sky Snooker Shootout in Blackpool in January 2012. The circumstances were that a large number of bets were placed in the Leicester area by two persons known to Joe Jogia on Selt to win the match.

At the time of the bets being placed and after the suspicious betting was discovered, Joe Jogia contacted the two persons placing the bets 77 times. When the suspicious betting came to light he withdrew from the match citing an injury. Jogia could not explain his contact with these people or the suspicious betting.

He received a two-year ban from snooker and was ordered to pay £2,000 towards the costs of the investigation and hearing. As is allowed under the Disciplinary Rules, he appealed against the finding and the penalty, supported by the Snooker Players Association. An appeal hearing was set for Wednesday 21st November 2012 before an independant Barrister appointed by Sport Resolutions UK. On Monday 19th November 2012, Joe Jogia withdrew his appeal and the original finding stands.

Jason Ferguson, Chairman of the WPBSA, said: "It is disappointing that Joe chose to go down the route of an appeal that in the view of our legal advisors had no substance to it. This has forced the WPBSA to bear significant legal costs in preparation for the appeal. It is my view that the the action taken by the WPBSA in this case shows a zero tolerance to breaches of the Betting Rules".