Below are headlines from various news sources in the pool and billiards industry. This list is updated every 2 hours and only contains the 10 most recent articles from each source.
AZ Billiards News
Joshua Filler Wins the 2026 Las Vegas Men’s Open and Completes a Historic Double in Las Vegas
An unforgettable week in professional pool reached its climax as Joshua Filler captured the title at the 2026 Las Vegas Men’s Open, defeating Fedor Gorst in the final to claim $45,000 from a total prize fund of $150,000. Showcasing power, precision, and relentless competitiveness, Filler delivered a championship performance on the sport’s biggest stage, reaffirming […]
Messer goes undefeated to win his first outright win on the Q City 9-Ball Tour
It’s been a minute. Kentucky’s Dalton Messer joined the AZBilliards database in 2016 when he finished in the tie for 5th/6th at a stop on the Q City 9-Ball Tour, hosted by the Gate City Billiards Club in Greensboro, NC. It was the start of 20 cash-payout appearances, exclusively on the Q City 9-Ball Tour. […]
Ladanyi goes undefeated to claim Stop #4 in the 4th Annual Rack Race in Aiken, SC
We had to dig a little deeper than our own records to find out about Romania’s Ioan Ladanyi, who went undefeated this past weekend (Feb. 21-22) at Stop #4 on the 4th Annual Rack Race. They refer to him in Romanian press as ‘lugojeanul,’ which identifies him as an inhabitant of his hometown, Lugoj, in […]
Mike Davis recalls the roles that he and Morris played in the quest for the 2006 Mosconi Cup Before we launch into details about the $2,000-added, inaugural event of the Carolina Billiards Circuit (CBC), a 9-Ball Open that went down this past weekend (Feb. 21-22) at Brass Tap & Billiards in Raleigh, NC, we’ll take […]
Tzu Chien Wei Wins the 2026 Las Vegas Women’s Open in Landmark Moment for Women’s Pool
Just days after the announcement of the Women’s Pro Billiard Series, Tzu Chien Wei delivered a defining statement on the table, capturing the title at the 2026 Las Vegas Women’s Open. In a commanding final, Wei defeated Chezka Centeno in straight sets, claiming $27,000 from a total prize fund of $90,000, and cementing her place […]
The World Nineball Tour is excited to announce Roobet as the title sponsor of the 2026 European Open Pool Championship, taking place from 10–15 March 2026 in Sarajevo. The partnership spans two years, covering both the 2026 and 2027 editions of the event, which will officially be titled the 2026 Roobet European Open Pool Championship. […]
Joss NE 9-Ball Tour in Providence RI This Weekend
Congratulations to Stop # 12 winners: Denys Zbikowski ($1,100 main event), Frank Sorriento ($330 second chance) & $1,800 Joss Cue raffle winner Amanda Martin Stop # 13 of my Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour 2025/2026 season will take place on Feb 28 & Mar 1 at Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill in Providence RI and […]
Pia Filler & Joshua Filler Crowned Champions of the 2026 Las Vegas Mixed Doubles Turbo
A new chapter in professional pool was written in Las Vegas as Pia Filler and Joshua Filler, “The Killer Fillers”, were crowned champions of the 2026 Las Vegas Mixed Doubles Turbo, an exciting new format introduced by the Predator Pro Billiard Series. Built to grow the sport and bring pool to new audiences, the Predator Pro […]
Zbikowski goes undefeated to secure his first Joss NE 9-Ball Tour title
Just two full months in, Quebec’s Denys Zbikowski is having himself a hell of a year. He began it (as far as we know) with a 9th place finish at Turning Stone Classic XLI a month ago, at which he earned more of a single, cash payout than in all of his (reported to us) […]
Darren Appleton wins the Straight Pool Face-Off at the Westgate Las Vegas
A true clash of cue sports legends unfolded last night on TV Table 1 at the CSI Expo, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, as Darren Appleton defeated Corey Deuel in a Straight Pool Face-Off exhibition match. As part of the Predator Pro Billiard Series’ mission to spotlight and elevate the sport, this special showcase […]