Big announcement from Matchroom today
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Ah I should have checked matchroom's rankings before posting -- looks like that was a typo in that graphic. On the site they're both listed as blue ribbon events now.
Those damn Matchroom folks with money, brains, and a plan. If it weren't for them he'd be king of the pool world.Fixed that for ya
Not impressed. I'll watch anything good ends up on youtube.
Not a real surprise they are having nothing to do with CSI, Predator, or 10 Ball. That is their m.o. People way too fast to jump on the train.
They have scheduled their events right on top of a number of events, many on the WPA's supposedly protected calendar. They now announce the WPA World Nine Ball now being April 5-9. That is right on top of all of the US Open events at Griff's following the WPA World 10 Ball. They announce the World Cup of Pool for June 13-18 which is right on top of the "WPA ranking" Predator Portugal Open. They scheduled their new European Open for Nov 15-20 right on top of the "WPA ranking" Predator Puerto Rico Open.
Of course who know if the WPA calendar is even accurate. Doesn't even have the above World 9 Ball listed on it.
i'm glad they didn't completely kill the eurotour. but the foot is on their neck, or emily's stiletto high heel is rather, to step up their game in turns of prize money. i don't see it happening.
IMO Eurotour is been bad for pool mostly. They have been keeping price money going up in Europe. I am happy that Matchroom came in pool really. Now pros maybe can make living some day!
Sounds like they are purposely squeezing out American promoters. I guess there would be arguments both for and against that. But sounds a bit scary to me.
the structured system the eurotour brought has been good, especially for young players. the prize money has been a different issue, players have been playing for ranking points, small prize money and potential sponsorships. they have to buff up the prize money now, substantially, or be gone from being a ranking event in the coming years
PracticeChampion
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Kinda does feel that way but they seem to be moving in the right direction for pool and especially the guys making a living at it.
DDiabolico
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You must not forget that each Eurotour event is organized locally for the most part. The venues get some help from the EPBF, but the majority of the hard work (putting up tables, stands, etc.) couldn't be done without the locals. As far as I know the event is a zero-sum game for the organizers, maybe even a slight loss. Therefore it's almost impossible to get a bump in prize money. As someone wrote earlier, Eurotour events are just tournaments without an entertaining factor, really. But for younger players and very good, talented local players, they are a good opportunity to gain experience and attention and show themselves, maybe even get a chance on a sponsorship.
i don't get the complaints. three big events are in the US, zero events are in asia. if anyone should complain it's the asian players.
You must be new around these parts
azb has been very moderate compared to facebook and youtube. i avoid those parts. but i do recommend the pool player podcast interview with emily frazer. she said that pat fleming was the MVP and that they were positive to the prospect of the NBL.
Maybe this will force more US players onto 9ft tables. If they want to compete at the world level they'll have to.
Matchroom didn't have much of a choice given strict quarantine rules in China and Japan, the two most likely countries to host a qualifying event. 14 days of self quarantine in Japan and in China you have to quarantine for up to 4 weeks in some places, with extended time in expensive and uncomfortable government-regulated hotels/facilities.
Just got home after a few days at Turning Stone.
Obviously, I'm very excited by these announcements, and as Matchroom's self-proclaimed greatest advocate in the United States, I'll have some things to say, but for now I'll give it some thought, organize my remarks, and post either late today or tomorrow.
It's a great day for pro pool. Bravo Matchroom!
Obviously, I'm very excited by these announcements, and as Matchroom's self-proclaimed greatest advocate in the United States, I'll have some things to say, but for now I'll give it some thought, organize my remarks, and post either late today or tomorrow.
It's a great day for pro pool. Bravo Matchroom!
