Recent content by jbart65

One great thing about the expansion of the Predator and WNT tours is the number of events in the U.S. Four of Predator's eight big multi-events this year are taking place in the U.S. - Las Vegas, St Louis, San Antonio and Jacksonville. Asked about this, the Predator tour director said: "We are...

No sport can truly thrive with lots of small independent promoters - that was the state of pro pool for years. Given the global nature of pool, there is definitely room for a few big entities such as WNT and Predator. Were they to cooperate more, it would benefit everyone. Some conflicts are...

I can't prove it, and I didn't try to. I noted that I found it "curious." WNT actually announced the 2026 date for the Mosconi last December, a week before Predator announced its calendar of events. But of course these events take time to organize, and perhaps no one is to blame. Sometimes...

You are right, but a careful reading of my post shows I did not blame anyone for the clash of dates between the Las Vegas and PLP events. I merely noted that when dates clash, the two companies are, in fact, in competition for eyeballs and sponsors. The idea floated by Karim that Predator is...

I was going to write about this, but my posts were long enough. Besides, this is the only Predator event held in tandem with a huge amateur event, and it mostly encompasses the U.S., not the entire pool world. Still, a great thing for Predator. I know I am a relative newbie to the game, but I...

You re right, sjm, you really have no idea. You only guessed four of the six! Souto was one of the six. The Kacis skipped Hanoi, which may have kept Kledio out of the Mosconi.

Oh, I have. I have. I didn't do all my research and ignore Karim. I scoured for everything he has said publicly the last five years. Frankly, I haven't found him or Frazer very forthcoming. To be clear, I don't think Predator is trying to put the WNT out of business. Not at all. Doesn't hurt...

No invite to the WPC.

Mickey is correct. Turns out I was using an incompletes source for players. I didn't have Mickey originally. After checking again, I found six players in total in this select group.

Missed the Philippines.

You got three off the five in just a few "shots!" Surely you can figure the last one!

That’s the fourth correct pick. The last one is harder. Hint: last year was a breakthrough year of sorts. European.

That’s three correct picks, but still not the obvious Asian.

Shaw was Mr Obvious! (-: One site showed Alcaide missing the U.S. Open, but that didn’t seem right to me. I double checked. He did play. So he is one of five who played in all the biggest MR events. One more Euro on the younger side played everywhere last year. One of the Asian players should...

Not a one, skogstokig! At least one player should be very obvious.