billy:
Thank you for the kind words. Regarding sponsorships - once this format proves successful, sponsors may come and the prize fund will rise even more. However, I believe this is a superior model to the broken tournament model in use today. The current model would be to perhaps charge a $400 entry fee and have $5,000-$10,000 added. The players spend $400 plus travel to attend with a potential to win $10,000. In this model, a player risks only $40-$80 for a chance at the same payout.
Many people and sponsors have done tremendous things for this game that we all love. However, pool cannot survive on the generosity of millionaires. We have to change the model and I believe this is a step in the right direction.
Good platform. I like the idea a lot. Very innovative and cool for pool! :clapping::clapping::clapping: