Yes big blow to Gomez.
Other drama in that same WPC is Buste vs Peach match where Buste potted 9ball but was ruled correctly as foul by ref after long deliberation.
Most of these ranking events also have edge over MR in (a) they have more tables streamed 5 tables while MR is very stingy 2-3...
Don’t recall anyone in recent times winning both warmup event & the main event.
Enjoyed last few matches. I like that these match winners had to make a tough shot to win match
Ronel kicking in 3 ball hill hill in semi v FSR
Ko jumping in 7 ball on the hill in final
Surprised that arena is...
Billiards Buzz by azb still around https://www.azbilliards.com/buzz/january-2026/ Tot they closed down. I think the mag shut down was that Matchroom one. Shortlived like their weekly episode show
Amoroto released a public apology but he should have gotten someone to doublecheck it first.
cos he used a few times a word he should not have used :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
https://absolute-pool.com/2024/09/25/kyle-amoroto-why-filipino-has-been-suspended-from-world-nineball-tour-events/
Congrats to this newly married couple who will both be playing in this event. This must be first pool marriage since WNT and PBS tours started. :LOL:I think the Fillers, Styers were pre-WNT PBS
Amoroto was on fire in 2025 winning multiple regional events. His biggest win was All Japan beating Johann Chua in final.
He has been playing non-WNT events as he is not suspended by WPA.
But still suspended by PRA the so called own pool authority of WNT as they issued statement that they are...
Unbelievable that JA would sell his hard earned reputation for only $6.5K :LOL:
I am offended that demonyms like Mexican are offensive. We should call everyone Human or Earthling then. :LOL:
1st WNT Ranking event of 2026.
Almost 30 x800 in field of 128. Pretty strong for ranking event. Good to see female players Rita Chou, Wei Wei, Silviana Lu in the mix.
Info Format https://77billiards.com/2026/01/04/2026-4th-universal-chinese-taipei-open/
Live Stream
Youtube...
Stage 1 (Day 1) completed.
Last 8 (Quarterfinalists) for Stage 2 (Knockout stage) tomorrow 6 Jan2026
All times are Taipei time (13 hrs ahead of EST)...