Even though the money added and sponsorship support has decreased over the years, which is not a surprise as that has been the case across the board with pool events especially in North America on top of several cancelled events. We are still proud to put the event on and pleased at the emotional and spiritual support the World 14.1 and the 14.1 Hall of Fame garners.
And to promote it in a way deserving, we do not have the luxury of being part time leisure promoters. Marketing on the event was daily and constant, as in all Dragon Promotions productions. Especially with a round robin format that doesnt have the option to have less than a full field. So we do greatly appreciate the players who attend and the hard working staff that works on and behind the scenes to make the World 14.1 look easy and seamless.
For an event that takes 6-8 months to prepare, organize, and promote with a professional staff and company behind it with very little industry support, it still reached over 1 million pool fans and it is by far the best organized, promoted and marketed 14.1 event existing as well as one of the best pool events period.
At the same time, it is the least profitable from a business standpoint for Dragon Promotions. So we do appreciate the support and attention it garners (good or bad!). Thank you everyone for caring one way or another
Most of all, thank you to the players. Obviously, the title of World 14.1 Champion means so much to them as we can see with Mika Immonen , Thorsten Hohmann, Ortmann and so many others.
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