Are The Bonus Ball Players Under Contract?
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They all signed contracts. They can have subs pkay, but it dont benefit them too. Theres alot of extra awards at seasons end for different ategories.
That being sad, it has been postponed again. Was suppose to start next week. I think January now.
Thanks for the info Joe. Johnnyr
Short answer: yes. All players are under contract.
The postponement is true. All players are here in vegas and being paid full salary during the 3 week delay.
Name one other entity that will pay out 6 figures to the players for a construction delay.
The postponement is true. All players are here in vegas and being paid full salary during the 3 week delay.
Name one other entity that will pay out 6 figures to the players for a construction delay.
Short answer: yes. All players are under contract.
The postponement is true. All players are here in vegas and being paid full salary during the 3 week delay.
Name one other entity that will pay out 6 figures to the players for a construction delay.
Impressive.
how could this possibly be?
An expensive error, at best. I hope once corrected, somebody puts his big-boy pants on and makes it work.
TQM...as much as possible, given humans are present.
An expensive error, at best. I hope once corrected, somebody puts his big-boy pants on and makes it work.
TQM...as much as possible, given humans are present.
Short answer: yes. All players are under contract.
The postponement is true. All players are here in vegas and being paid full salary during the 3 week delay.
Name one other entity that will pay out 6 figures to the players for a construction delay.
There will be ACTION in the Vegas poolrooms, that's for sure! Best Billiards will probably look like murderers row every night.
Short answer: yes. All players are under contract.
The postponement is true. All players are here in vegas and being paid full salary during the 3 week delay.
Name one other entity that will pay out 6 figures to the players for a construction delay.
GM, Ford, Boeing, Cummins, Allisons, Any city, BP it is a long list but basically anyone who plans on doing long term business will pay their help during a construction delay. Now if you are talking pool then that is a whole different thing and I applaud the bonus ball people.
Please give us some details on the bonus ball,
Can we watch it live?
Is it only PPV streaming or will it be free to watch?
How much does it cost to watch it live if I am in Vegas?
How many can attend a live event?
Good luck to all involved with Bonus Ball.
It certainly is not the players fault that a simple construction of an arena could fall so far behind! It really amazes me that this is the second delay after many promises of getting this project done! In defence of the contractor, doing business in Las Vegas is unlike anything we have ever seen!
However, it will be long forgotten after the games do begin! In Winnipeg,we have a new arena being built that is already millions over budget and a year behind so it is not really a big deal when you look at the big picture!
A big huge thanks goes out to the players and Nathan for sticking with this project. We hope the fans will be as understanding! The show must go on and i am assured that it will from everyone involved!
However, it will be long forgotten after the games do begin! In Winnipeg,we have a new arena being built that is already millions over budget and a year behind so it is not really a big deal when you look at the big picture!
A big huge thanks goes out to the players and Nathan for sticking with this project. We hope the fans will be as understanding! The show must go on and i am assured that it will from everyone involved!
How can they afford to pay the players six figs when there's really no revenue? Does anyone know how they're funding this or how they plan to create real revenue? Are they betting on the come that they can sell the show to tv or something? Just curious. I like the idea..but I'm lost as to how this will become a solvent business.
Money is plenty in the world of sport. There are many people that love this concept. Billiards is one of the most well know games in the world. Unfortunately, it is still yet to be considered a sport! A new game has been structured to challenge and showcase the fantastic skills that professional players have in comparison to amateurs. It has also been carefully designed to fit the criteria for television! This is where we have a huge competitive advantage. We also own the game.
The expected revenue will come from television, PPV, merchandize, advertising and of course amateur leagues, just like other sports. Will there be profit in the first few years, I don't know about that but down the road, they hope so. If they are wrong I guess everyone will simply go back to the way they try and make a living now. If it is successful, finally billiards can be looked upon as a sport. Everyone will gain from their success except the promoters of todays billiards. Is that going to really be a bad thing?!
The expected revenue will come from television, PPV, merchandize, advertising and of course amateur leagues, just like other sports. Will there be profit in the first few years, I don't know about that but down the road, they hope so. If they are wrong I guess everyone will simply go back to the way they try and make a living now. If it is successful, finally billiards can be looked upon as a sport. Everyone will gain from their success except the promoters of todays billiards. Is that going to really be a bad thing?!
ChrisBanks
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I think it may become apparent that what is exciting for the "masses" is not exciting for fans of pool. I would prefer watching these top pros play one pocket, banks, 10-ball, even straight pool.
I watched two matches of bonus ball, and I didn't get what made it so exciting. Maybe it will grow on me.
The most exciting pool I've seen in the past couple of years has been Earl vs. Shane on the 10', race to 100.
I'm willing to give bonus ball a chance, it's better than nothing.
I watched two matches of bonus ball, and I didn't get what made it so exciting. Maybe it will grow on me.
The most exciting pool I've seen in the past couple of years has been Earl vs. Shane on the 10', race to 100.
I'm willing to give bonus ball a chance, it's better than nothing.
I am figuring around a $2,000,000 per season nut for this thing. If they dont really expect to make anything for the first couple of seasons thats starts to add up to real money.
PPV wont even pay production costs. Nothing in pool has ever had a 1000 unique paid PPV. If Bonus Ball breaks that record two times over and gets 2000 paid per week it still doesn't cover player payroll (not even counting the million dollar prize fund) TV is the only viable option I can see to ever come close to the kind of money required to make it viable long term.
If you get TV then you can sell merchandise and advertising at a level that may begin to offset the costs of doing the thing. Owning the whole game lock and barrel is an interesting approach and probably pitches well to investors. Its been said the main focus is going after non-pool fans which sounds great in theory, you just have to compete with every other entertainment industry on earth.
I'll be damned if I can see how it works but then I am far from a good businessman so that doesnt really mean much. In the grand scheme of things I guess people shoot four or five million on small business ideas all the time in this country.
Interesting statement Barry.
You saying other promoters should be worried bonus ball is going to put them out of business or that bonus ball is going to make traditional games sink even lower in payouts and events?
I hate to say this but, isn't creating a new game like reinventing the wheel?
The bank pool match at Southern classic is exciting and difficult enough that ANYONE would be AWESTRUCK! Banking 10 in a row from certain defeat.
Just an observation!
KD
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The bank pool match at Southern classic is exciting and difficult enough that ANYONE would be AWESTRUCK! Banking 10 in a row from certain defeat.
Just an observation!
KD
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Wow, that does sound a little ominous. Speaking as the smallest fish in the promotional pond I wish them success but hope they don't hurt too many people in the process. Barry may need to clarify his statement as it may just have came out wrong.
I was on Ohio the other day an heard rumors that mike Dechaine has opted out of bonus ball. Is there truth to this rumor? If so who is taking his spot because I know if a young gun from the Boston area that would be a great selection to take his spot