Break and Run Pots

BeiberLvr

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So I know some places will have these at their weekly tournaments. I think I have a good idea of how they work, but let me know if I'm missing anything.

1. Players buy tickets. That money goes towards the prize pool.

2. Ticket is drawn during the tournament.

3. Winning player gets to attempt to break and run a rack of 10 ball (no ball in hand).

4. Must make a ball on the break???

5. Scratch or ball off the table on the break counts as a miss.

6. If a ball is made on the break, player can attempt to run out the rack without ball in hand.

7. Each ball pocketed (including any on the break) is worth 10% of the prize pool.

8. Player can quit at any time before a shot to collect any winnings.

9. If a shot is attempted and missed, the player forfeits all winnings made up to that point.

10. Most places make it a rule that if it's your first time playing in that tournament, you only get X per ball instead of 10%.



Did I miss anything? Are these legal?
 
The only thing I think you missed is that in some, the person who is drawn can have another player shoot for him and split the winnings with that player.
 
Not sure as to legality. Prob varies from state to state. Here in Texas I have seen them done and as long as there is 100% payback I don't think there is an issue.
 
10ball is hard, I'd give them 2 try's or 1 try with ball in hand. Love the split the pot idea!!!
 
Mostly they pay 10 percent of pot per ball and payout is up until a ball is missed.

Often there is a max skill limit.

Usually player has to play so many ttournaments until they can buy tickets.

Some rooms pay out 5% per ball so only half money is paid out if there's a break and run.

I've heard of one's that require a runout or player to quit after coming up on a tough shot. If they miss, they get nothing. Never played one of those, but it adds drama for sure.
 
I have only watched it attempted once in Denver at Felt's. A local player got his chance and had to give it a go on their toughest table, super tight pocket Gold Crown.

He busted the house:cool:
 
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