I hope you're correct. However, I also wouldn't expect a lot of top players to miss the Derby and fly across the globe for a Chinese 8 ball event on unusual (to American pool players) equipment that makes it exceedingly difficult for them to do well. Maybe there are appearance fees being paid and expenses being covered in addition to the possible prize money. I'll miss Earl, Thorsten, and Darren at the Derby but it's still shaping up to be a hell of an event as always.
