Just to start the new year, I played a buddy a race to 75. Had a run of 23 and 36 on an 8 foot Diamond.

So, 36 on 01/09/2026.

Wonderful set, Mr L.

It might be true to say that this is my favourite ever set. It is certainly true that ninety-nine percent of every game I have played was with a red and yellow casino set.

I honestly believe this design was genius. For me it promoted an improved standard of 8 Ball perhaps more than any innovation since modern phenolics. It is so much easier to see patterns quickly and keeps one’s play fluid.

Thank you for sharing, sir.

muskyed said:

I wouldn't be so sure about that assumption.
I do a lot of fishing and have had one boat or another for the last 50 yrs. When talking to the manager friend of mine at this place I buy my boats at a few years ago, he told me most of the walleye boats purchased, buyers wrote a check for, most of the bass boats were all financed. Bass boat prices at the time were 60k-100k, Walleye boats were 110k-140k. Older people like me bought most of the walleye boats, while younger bought most bass boats. My last one was close to 130k and thinking about a new one now.

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it's not an assumption but facts. nothing is free nowadays. even some fricking garbage are sold at a cost. as far as boats go, I have no idea at all but I do know my employer (bless him) before was able to afford a yacht easily and several prime properties which were then valued for nothing. his family owned company was established by him and started small. I wouldn't say they are a big contracting firm but they were getting good contracts nonetheless. skills are pretty much basic and I could do most of the work like he did. doing the same thing nowadays of starting small is a lot more challenging now due to competition and need some really great connections and luck. if I could turn back time, I would have done a lot of investment on other things that I love which now cost a fortune. lost a lot on bad investments which I never had a liking for. otherwise, I would be retired by now and enjoy more pool time.

Omrider said:

I could be wrong, but I don't think Al picks the stream matches. I think Zuglan does.

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Al does....and its often buddies or NYC folks

Bob Jewett said:

Unlike some other casino hotels, they are actually glad to see you.

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The will take any one's money. Nice restaurants there.

Bob Jewett said:

There was some question about the Turning Stone events continuing, but it looks like things are OK through the June season finale. Date TBA.

Top 10 in this one:

Jayson Shaw 834
Moritz Neuhausen 818
Jesus Atencio 797
..... Johnny? Morra 793 added
Danny Hewitt 772
Jeremy Sossei 764
Lukas Fracasso-Verner 761
Donny Mills 752
Erik Hjorleifson 751
Hunter Lombardo 740
Christoph Neumayer 739

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I'd put Moritz as the favorite....his game improves everyday.

Nice to see Jesus there....great player to pull for. Same for Hewitt.

That said this is one truly anemic field....still an awesome venue, free to watch in person or online.

so how many of you are now calling him for $200 an hour lessons? if its so good you should be fighting for a spot in his line up.
if not then you may be a hypocrite.

and in life how many people are you paying 200 an hour to for advice or help in life right now. if expensive lessons are so valuable.