Getting back to the original topic of this thread, APA Sponsorship of the Mosconi is a good thing for pool. The more the APA views pro pool as a vehicle for getting amateurs excited about the game, the better. As so many have already noted, this sponsorship is part fo APA's marketing strategy.
On the forum over the years, some have taken it for granted that what goes on at the pro level has a profound influence on amateur pool, but this has rarely been the case. The continuously growing prestige of the Mosconi Cup has helped to change this, and we should all be pleased about it.
Let's all hope that this is a step in the direction of bridging the absolutely huge gap between amateur and pro pool.
Props to the APA for their sponsorship.