CanadianGuy
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I suspect that its chinese currency being advertised
740k chinese yuan is about 109k USD
hope i'm wrong
740k chinese yuan is about 109k USD
hope i'm wrong
$740,000 First Prize for World Heyball Championship in China, March 25, 2023
- Thread starter JAM
- Start date
I would reserve excitement about the prize money until we see the full payouts. They have a history of very lopsided pay structures.
I really don’t see it taking off in areas where American pool is popular. It’s an easier game to get into while still offering a deep challenge for high level players. The ease of entry is important for attracting new players.
I really don’t see it taking off in areas where American pool is popular. It’s an easier game to get into while still offering a deep challenge for high level players. The ease of entry is important for attracting new players.
That second billboard posted by JAM says, 'free flights and hotel for main stage players', that's attractive, it's even in english.
I just checked, it isn't head lined in here, the House (azhousepro), yet, so...
Is that what Greg Sillivan did for his tourney, it's just that it is not published?
Hey seems to be some kind of greeting like Ei Yu, or yo mai (nword), ball...
Interesting the every poster about this event and all over Facebook has the American dollar sign before the number of payouts. I doubt that organizers have mixed up Chinese yuan/remnibi and dollars when creating the posters.
I'm a wee bit surprised at the skepticism about this upcoming event on this thread. It is a huge payout, no matter what country in the world you hail from.
The prize money on their FB page says, and I quote, " the first place prize money is. USD730K."
Zhao Ruliang VS Zhang Kunpeng in the 2022 finals of the Joy Cup Heyball Masters Players Championship Changzhou.
The prize money on their FB page says, and I quote, " the first place prize money is. USD730K."
Zhao Ruliang VS Zhang Kunpeng in the 2022 finals of the Joy Cup Heyball Masters Players Championship Changzhou.
Isn't it nice that there is another event in the world that is offering high payouts? I don't know why some pessimistic about this event. Not you, but the general tone of this thread has really gone downhill. Instead of celebrating a high payout, it seems there are those who think it sucks because it's boring or it's not U.S. dollars or it's not this or it's not that. Good grief, man! I'm sorry I started the thread.
As an aside, a Joy representative contacted me on Facebook and asked if I'd be interested in attending. I first had to explain that I am a railbird, not a player. But I thanked him and said I would not be able to.
Is Gareth Potts still the king of Chinese 8 Ball?
there will almost certainly be a few players from american pool trying their luck, if there aren't covid obstacles. melling, corey, svb, darren, albin, pags have all been over and played in earlier iterations. also a few of the taiwanese have played it. darren, melling, albin have scored good money.
I agree that it is sad how your thread has devolved. Yet I'm still glad that you posted it Jam. That's a whole lotta moolah! I seem to remember Shane being greatly impressed with the respect and treatment that not only he received, but that all the players received. Rockstar status-like stuff.
She's been doing this forever. Someone doesn't agree with everything she says she gets all defensive and pulls out the victim card. It is a brutally tough game but its also boring as fk to watch. Why do you think there's a time limit? Non-regular Ch8B players go to chase the big $ and i can't blame them but that's about the only time any of them play it. Hey Jen, did you or any of that lame Shaw posse ever apologize to Bill's over that bogus poisoning deal?? Probably not.
What's obvious (at least to me) are devolving (not necessarily yours) comments. My familiarity with Chinese 8 Ball is probably on a par with yours. The game doesn't bore me at all. Snooker matches are pretty much the same and I watch those - great skill. Many others do too. It's all in the eye of the beholder.
I have refrained from replying to you on many occasions. You seem to enjoy targeting people on this forum quite often with your flippant posts and, in some cases, bullying tactics. I don't take it personal anymore because you do this to many members of this pool forum, not just me.
I have posted my thoughts, including the topic you reference, and if anyone owes anyone an apology, it is you for jumping in and out of threads with a nasty tone, as if you're the King of Siam. You're not.
I'm not sure, but there's a thread about this event on Facebook. I'll see if I can find out more info.
potts i think have been away from china since the pandemic.
I watch C8B from time to time on YT, always amazed by the skill.
Someday I’d like to try out one of those Joy tables to confirm how difficult they really are. Probably won’t ever happen, I couldn’t find one close by if my life depended on it.
It’s tough watching an entire match because they can be lengthy, or often there’s no commentary or because it’s in Chinese(?) but commentary is another subject anyway.
Otherwise the production quality of these events is always high and professional.
Someday I’d like to try out one of those Joy tables to confirm how difficult they really are. Probably won’t ever happen, I couldn’t find one close by if my life depended on it.
It’s tough watching an entire match because they can be lengthy, or often there’s no commentary or because it’s in Chinese(?) but commentary is another subject anyway.
Otherwise the production quality of these events is always high and professional.