Earl vs Efern @ Steinway. Purse?
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Thank you for the info. Johnnyt
That is a slap in the face and just plain sad.I was watchin a tournament from
Several years ago and first place paid like 300 thousand
Several years ago and first place paid like 300 thousand
I'm not sure any event played on American soil has paid more than $50,000 to its winner since the IPT folded in 2006.
Manny, who owns Steinway Billiards, has gone into his own pockets and is putting up a lot of money for two legendary players who are way past their primes. How much money is your poolroom proprietor putting up for pro exhibitions this month?
Manny is a credit to our game and to make light of his beneficence is way out of line. No slap in the face here, just generosity.
On the 10ft table Earl isn't a dog against anyone if he keeps his head together.. Efren has had some health issues the last couple of years but still is world class speed.... last 3 years according to the interweb (no I didn't fact check) for Efren
2012 Chuck Markulis Memorial One-Pocket Division[16]
2011 World Mixed Doubles Classic (with Rubilen Amit)[17]
2011 US Open One Pocket Championship[18]
2010 Spanish Open 2010[19]
2010 Predator International Ten-Ball Championship[20]
2010 Derby City Classic Master of the Table[21]
2010 Derby City Classic Fatboy Challenge 10-Ball[22]
2010 Derby City Classic Nine-Ball[23]
Actually I'd hazard a guess that they more than break even on this... I know several pool patrons who will be flying in to attend the event and it will likely be standing room only during the match which will require a cover charge at the door... I also would bet they are being given a cut of the pay per view which should also help offset the $9000... I only wish we were doing it because it would be a great addition to the accu-stats catalog and I'd be buying the DVDs for my library.....
Chris
I don't believe this to be the case. I doubt they will charge a cover but the place will be packed. The food & drink sales should definitely help offset the costs.
Where is Barry Hearn when you need one, classical adventure for him.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Hearn
Big sad part, NO ONE POCKET are they real!!
I think the advertizement and "rep" they would get for hosting this is worth that much.
After I saw the HK Challenge match, if I had the money to do so I would have flown to the pool room they had it in so I can play on the same table and visit the "arena" so to speak.
Anyone know which 8 ball rules are being used?
Yes-No safeties, you must make an honest effort. On the 8 Ball, its not a scratch if you dont make contact but the CB must go 3 rails. Balls on the rail may be moved one cue butt width off the rail-Simple standardized World rules :smile:
i guess i should have had a few smileys-those were the rules for the 2200 block of Fairfield Ave. If they use the World Rules the table will be open.