A few tidbits from Gorst on a recent webcast.
*Says some kind of long race with Filler this year seems more likely than not. Filler has shown more interest after beating Fedor in Vegas. Doesn't think some players - like a Kaci - could drum up enough money and support to make a long race worthwhile.
*Says Frisco is probably the best city in the state of Texas to hold a big tournament. Seemed pumped about the location change. Expects a lot of fans.
*Says participating in Bosnia at the European Open costs a U.S.-based player at least $3,500 to attend, and up to $5,000. A U.S. player would have to finish in the top 8 to make his money back.
*Says there's a "really good chance" Joe Rogan will play in the U.S. Open.
*Says St. Louis would "probably be the best location in the U.S." for a pool major.
*Says Predator is "probably losing a lot of money in its big events." Says it's crazy to think the Predator events could actually be making money. He pointed to the prize fund for the World 8 Ball Championship - $90,000 for the winner, $42,000 for the runnerup and $21,000 for third.
*Says prize money breakdowns aren't very fair, by and large. Pointed to the WPA 8-ball event. Also cited the $40,000 prize for a winner of most WNT majors, with the runner up getting $18,000. "Which is very, very ridiculous."
Still, "everyone will show up, and no one will say anything, so nothing is going to change."
Gorst went on. "But I am out here on the podcast, and I am saying it, so maybe Emily will hear it and send me a message. We'll see."
NOTE: Frazer claimed last year players wanted a bigger prize for the winner and less further down the food chain. Gorst suggested, no, players want the money spread out a bit more.
Gorst said promotors want to try to get more PR mileage out of big prizes for the winner. He referred to Chinese 8 ball and said its promotors are doing the same thing.
