USBA National Championship Day One Complete

Day one play finished at the 2026 USBA National Championships with relatedly few major surprises. Defending champion Raymon Grout remained undefeated in his round robin group, along with former champion Hugo Patino. Also undefeated after day one was another former champion, Pedro Piedrabuena, Edward Gomez, Sonny Cho, Young Gull Lee, Nery Alan Loeza and John Park. The top three players from each of the eight groups will advance to this weekend’s single elimination stage of the championship. The event is taking place at Bergen Billiards in Palisades Park, NJ and is sponsored by Predator CRM, Royal Pro, Aramith, Bergen Billiards, […]

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Is a pool tournament not gambling?

I believe the IRS Raid at Johnson City around 1966 for "Illegal Gambling" was eventually ruled unlawful by a judge and the confiscated monies returned to the players. I also believe Minnesota Fats testified to the judges amusement and had the courtroom in stitches. I was not there and other than our own Billy Incardona, I doubt anyone else can't substantiate "truth vs folklore" in this thread. But I'd like his input.

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