In the comments CJ said it will be livestreamed through SULLYVISION TV, does anyone know what that is? Do they have a FB page or website?
CJ gets the 7 ball handicap
As far as i can tell this is a real gambling match with 5k per side bet.Even with the spot i am afraid CJ will be slaughtered mercilessly. That is if the real money are on the line. If thats not the case then anything can happen
As far as i can tell this is a real gambling match with 5k per side bet.
CJ is a pro and get the 7? Are US pro way below the level of Asian pros? If a pro is getting that handicap then he should not be called a pro but semi or top level amatuer.
CJ is a more of a long retired pro who still occasionally competes when the mood strikes him. As for whether the US pros are that far below the Asian pros the answer is many are and some aren't depending on exactly which US and Asian pros you are talking about, but on the whole the US is quite a bit behind on average if comparing to Taiwan, Philippines, and China (and also a good bit behind Europe too for that matter).
I think the U.S. will always be behind most countries when it comes to pool. The main reason is most folks in the U.S.are out making a living and making a lot more money year after year, building a retirement and having an insurance plan.
Thousands of U.S. citizens make serious bucks in all the major league sports and golf and even darts and bass fishing.
We are a rich country and most of us prosper because we have a plan. Most of us would rather do tat then trying to make a living playing pool.
The Philippine's has never really got a thriving economy going on their own. Not sure why that is, lots of smart folks there, go figure.
CJ is a pro and get the 7? Are US pro way below the level of Asian pros? If a pro is getting that handicap then he should not be called a pro but semi or top level amatuer.
Just curious if Fargo ratings for any given match, when figuring the odds between two players, gives any consideration for one of the players playing in their "home pool room" and playing on their "regular table". Just like any sporting event in which a spread is given, seems like the home field advantage ought to be worth something as far as an adjustment in the spread as opposed to if the match is playing on neutral turf? A pool matchup should be no different.Exactly. CJ has Fargorate of 712 while DO has Fargorate of 815. In race to 13 the predicted score is 13:8 in DO`s favor and odds of CJ actually winning such a race are 3,7%. And of course anything longer makes those odds even more ridiculous. Also CJ getting the 7 is basically of very little importance as the vast majority of the games are decided right after the break (runout/safety battle after the break followed by runout) at the level DO plays. CJ is definitely HUGE underdog in this fight and if he is able to keep it competitive then I would be first to say "Wow great work CJ!":wink: