News From Around the Web

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

The leader’s seat remains in Katowice With Finals Scheduled In Autumn

GKS Katowice won the regular season by defeating Fortis Bilard Kielce 12:8 in the decisive match. During the 3rd Convention of the Billiard Ekstraklasa at the Silesia City Center, the semifinal double-headers were also played, the results of which determined the lineup for the autumn final and the third-place playoff. At the end of the […]

PBS Hits The Alps With Three Massive Events

THE PREDATOR PRO BILLIARD SERIES comes to the beautiful Alpine town of St Johann im Pongau for another triple whammy of high-quality championships featuring men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competitions. A long-time home to the Predator Euro Tour, all the action takes place at the expansive Alpina Hotel, complete with sweeping views of the Alps. […]

Gigi Callejas wins The West Coast Women’s Tour stop #2 in Undefeated Run

Gigi Callejas from Los Angeles went undefeated to win stop #2 in The West Coast Women’s Tour. Twenty-eight women, mostly from the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas participated in this money-added, double-elimination tournament at host venue Racks N Cues in Windsor, California. After a first-round bye, Ms. Callejas overcame a series of tour regulars […]

Roberts comes from the loss side to win 16th Rack Race event at 2026 Stop #12 in Aiken, SC

Rhoden goes undefeated to claim first-ever ‘500 and under’ event at Rack & Grill III It’s been four (inclusive) years since Josh Roberts stepped up to the tables and won his first of 16 stops on the Rack Race series that’s been playing out in three locations in GA and SC since 2023. He won […]

Dominik Jastrząb wins the 244th tournament of the Grand Prix Poland Predator Pol Tour series at Strefa Diamond in Gdańsk

The fourth tournament of this year’s Grand Prix Poland Predator Pol Tour has concluded with a triumph for Dominik Jastrząb. In the final, the GKS Katowice player defeated his teammate, Daniel Macioł, 6:4, lifting the champion’s trophy for the second time in his career. A long billiards weekend in the Tri-City is now behind us. […]

‘Wei-Wei’ goes undefeated to defend her WPBA Soaring Eagles title in Michigan

‘Steady as she goes!’ It’s an old sailing command from a ship’s captain who wants the vessel to keep moving without adjustment or change of course; no correction, no turn, no acceleration. Just allowing the ship to move where it’s going at its own pace. It’s become a metaphor about staying calm, avoiding any sudden […]

Viking Cues Announces Sponsorship of Justin Bergman

Viking Cues has officially announced an exciting new partnership with powerhouse American pro Justin Bergman, backing his highly anticipated full-time return to the professional circuit for the 2026 season. Bergman, widely recognized for his immense talent, understated precision, and fierce competitiveness, will be representing Viking on the global stage as he sets his sights on […]

Is the Sport of Billiards Growing in the Digital Age?

Various forms of billiards can be traced back to the 1700s, with English Billiards becoming established by 1800. In terms of both players and spectators, traditional billiards has struggled to compete with snooker and pool in the 20th century. Some people refer to pool as billiards and that can lead to some confusion, especially in […]

Colorado Seniors Excel at 2026 Colorado Senior State Games 8‐Ball Championships

The Colorado Senior State Games 8‐Ball Billiards event returned to The Crooked Cue in Colorado Springs for its second year, bringing together senior athletes from across the state for a weekend of competition, community, and sportsmanship. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural tournament, this year’s event showcased elevated skill levels and the same […]

Majendian & Ditoro The Sharp Shooters

Owners Joe Penna and Howie Salstein and their staff at Sharp Shooters Billiards in Miami, FL welcomed players and fans to their $4,000 added Seniors One Pocket Classic. Presenting sponsors were Sharp Shooters and PoolActionTV.com. To qualify for this event, players had to be 65 before the end of 2026. Players included BCA Hall of […]