Griff's 2026 US Open events

[jax_joe]

10 Ball starting today

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[lfigueroa]

Was actually considering going to the 1pocket but they are *impossible* to get timely info from so I decided on another event.

Nothing online and you call and get know-nothing bartenders who know zippo and no return calls from the manager.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Kris_b1104]

Only 55 players in the 10ball? Oof

 

[skogstokig]

Only 55 players in the 10ball? Oof

more than last year iirc.

 

[westcoast]

I'm surprised more pros don't stick around after the Predator events- maybe not enough prize money?

 

[mjantti]

I'm surprised more pros don't stick around after the Predator events- maybe not enough prize money?

I think Vegas wears out even the toughest pros after 10-or-something days of PBS.

 

[skip100]

Where do pros usually stay when they are in Vegas? If they are paying for hotels then 3 weeks of that adds up.

 

[skogstokig]

I'm surprised more pros don't stick around after the Predator events- maybe not enough prize money?

prize money is weak, the importance and prestige of the events have diminished, etc. still usually fun to watch the one pocket

 

[Bob Jewett]

Where do pros usually stay when they are in Vegas? If they are paying for hotels then 3 weeks of that adds up.

Well, the Sahara was saying I could stay on for $59/night including the $56 resort fee, so it might not be so bad after the tournament people are gone.

 

[skip100]

Well, the Sahara was saying I could stay on for $59/night including the $56 resort fee, so it might not be so bad after the tournament people are gone.

That must be luxurious!

 

[Ģüśţāṿ]

That must be luxurious!

Sahara is actually a nice hotel, much better than Westgate!

 

[Bob Jewett]

Sahara is actually a nice hotel, much better than Westgate!

True. I think it is fairly new and at the north end of the Strip, so they are trying to build up fans. My room looked new and had some interesting design features. There was a mini-fridge but sadly, no coffee maker/water heater/microwave.

 

[Baby Huey]

Six of my young guys rented a Time Share for $400 week during the BCA Event. It was about a mile away from the Westgate. It had all the beds for six and a full kitchen etc. Apparently Time Share rentals are much cheaper than AB&B rentals.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Six of my young guys rented a Time Share for $400 week during the BCA Event. It was about a mile away from the Westgate. It had all the beds for six and a full kitchen etc. Apparently Time Share rentals are much cheaper than AB&B rentals.

Hilton seems to have a bunch of such properties that it is trying to sell. There is one in Orlando just north of the Caribe Royale. I looked for one in Vegas but couldn't find one cheap and late. The last time I stayed in one, it was cheaper than the casino hotel by a lot and had three bedrooms. (You also didn't want to walk around in your bare feet. ) I avoided the sales-pitch meeting.