Team Fracasso-Verner downs Team Sias in pursuit of Lisciotti Cup in Vernon, CT

The Prince of Pool’s legacy continues to be honored In preparation for this report on last weekend’s (Dec. 13-14) $7,000-added Lisciotti Cup team event, held under the auspices of Mike DeMarco’s ShipTheCash organization, in collaboration with Pete Brown, owner of the host, Rack’s Billiards in Vernon, CT, we came across an improbable tale about the […]

Miles takes two of three vs. Little to claim TOP (The Open Player) Tour stop at Dot’s Cue Club

In his first (known) shot at cash on the TOP (The Open Player) Tour, Randy Miles claimed the hot seat over Jayce Little in this past weekend’s (Dec. 13-14), $500-added event that drew 45 entrants to Dot’s Cue Club in Rocky Mount, NC. Little, working on his second shot at cash on the TOP Tour […]

Acosta goes undefeated to win GSPT’s Grand Amateur Championships

Xu and Relkin win GSPT’s Most Improved Awards, Jimenez claims Sportsmanship Award Rafael Acosta went undefeated at this past weekend’s (Dec. 13-14) Garden State Pool Tour’s Grand Amateur Championships, which drew a total of 47 entrants (32 in a Lower bracket and 15 in an Upper Bracket) to Shooter’s Family Billiards in Wayne, NJ. The […]

Daniel Macioł and Oliwia Zalewska Claim Polish Championship MVP Titles

Wojciech Szewczyk Wins the Men’s Polish Ranking, while Oliwia Zalewska Triumphs in the Women’s Category This year’s Polish Billiard Championships, held in Starachowice, have become history, at least in the Men’s and Women’s categories. After three disciplines, Daniel Macioł proved to be the best male player of the tournament, and Oliwia Zalewska the best female […]

Meglino & Saez Storm South Florida

Wrapping up the final events of the year were the $500 added PoolActionTV Nineball Flash Tournament at Classic Billiards in Lauderhill, FL and the $5,000 added Sharpshooters Billiards 9-Ball Tournament in Miami, FL. The $20 entry single elimination Flash Tournament was played on 10 nine foot Diamond Pro Ams with races to 5 single knock […]

Szewczyk and Zalewska Crowned Polish 8-Ball Champions, as 9-Ball and 10-Ball Divisions Continue Play

The 2025 Polish Billiards Championship continues today, with a winner to be crowned in the Men’s and Women’s 10-Ball division.  The 8-Ball divisions finished yesterday with Wojciech Szewczyk defeating Konrad Juszczyszyn in the finals of the Men’s division, and Olivia Zalewska defeating Monika Zabek in the finals of the Women’s 8-Ball division.  The 10-Ball divisions […]

Liang (single loss) goes undefeated in Stage 2 to claim Raxx Billiards’ Christmas Spectacular

“Ho, Ho, Hope this shot goes in,” said all 128 entrants, at some point, during this past weekend’s $5,000-added Christmas Spectacular, hosted by Raxx Billiards in West Hempstead, NY. Nobody escaped unscathed from the two-day, Split Bracket event, as both finalists, Tony Liang and Josue Alexander Martinez came from the loss side of their respective […]

Keegan Badour is 9-Ball King of L.A.

Keegan “K9” Badour (654) is our new 9-Ball King of LA! Keegan defeated Jason Wetherald (667) 9-5 in a single, even race final. He pocketed $1,350 and will be getting his blue champion’s jacket soon! Jason found himself down 2-0 quickly to get the match started, but was able to maintain a close match up […]

Rushton goes undefeated to claim Northwest Women’s Pool Association’s Season Finale

Runner-up MacDonald announced as 2025 Tour Champion at awards ceremony Over the years (six, to be exact; ’20-’25, inclusive), Melissa Rushton has competed on the Northwest Women’s Pool Association (NWPA) Tour a total of eight times. That we know about. A player’s recorded history with us here at AZBilliards is based solely on whether or […]

The Beast Takes Kennesaw

KB’s Grill & Pub in Kennesaw, GA – a suburb northwest of Atlanta – was the site of the second stop on the Making It In America One Pocket Tour on December 4-7. KB’s owner Robert Finley and his staff laid out the welcome mat for all the players and fans. Also known as Kennesaw […]