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Eydie Romano

Eydie Romano

Finally Retired!
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I am afraid that the post I made last night, has now been confirmed by Deno Andrews earlier this afternoon.

According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.

There will be NO tournamnet in Chicago at the end of November, and rescheduling is TBA.

I have a lot more to say, but I want to get my thoughts together first.

Sorry guys!

Eydie
 
First of all, my condolences to Eydie and all of the Players.

But it burns my azz that DENO is continuing to play word games, continues to perpetuate KT's way of doing business (read: scam), and continues to insult the players.

Who give a FRACK if Deno is "Not Happy"???

Without a firm, specific, verified rescheduled date, the proper term is "CANCELLED".

Deno has had untold opportunities to come clean and be honest. But to even insinuate that he isn't happy becuase the word "Cancelled" was used?? Give me a fracking break. CANCELLED is the proper, appropriate, correct term.

I really hope DENO knows how to flip burgers or dig ditches, cause he ain't workin' in this industry again.
-von


Eydie Romano said:
According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.
There will be NO tournamnet in Chicago at the end of November, and rescheduling is TBA.
Eydie
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Eydie Romano said:
I am afraid that the post I made last night, has now been confirmed by Deno Andrews earlier this afternoon.

According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.

There will be NO tournamnet in Chicago at the end of November, and rescheduling is TBA.

I have a lot more to say, but I want to get my thoughts together first.

Sorry guys!

Eydie
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Probably going to reschedule over Christmas weekend and "postpone" again?

Aye chihuahua.


As long as the players get paid for Reno within the next week or so, the tour is still alive. Sadly, any more delays with the Reno payment makes the worst case scenario here a more likely reality.
 
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Once again, idle speculation, the rumor mill and the grapevine have hit a bullseye. Thanks for keeping that sharp ear to the ground Eydie!
 
Deno...you Know Who I Am And You Know Who Our Mutual Friends Are But While I Have Not Discussed This Matter With Them I Would Not Care To Maintain A Friendship With Anyone Who Does Not Share My Opinion That You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourself For Voluntarily Participating In The Series Of Lies That Has Characterized The Ipt's Business Affairs Since Reno.

Your Only Defense Would Be An Exceptionally Low Iq Or Being Clinically Naieve And I Don't Think That Either Is The Case.

Shame On You.
 
Eydie Romano said:
I am afraid that the post I made last night, has now been confirmed by Deno Andrews earlier this afternoon.

According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.

There will be NO tournamnet in Chicago at the end of November, and rescheduling is TBA.

I have a lot more to say, but I want to get my thoughts together first.

Sorry guys!

Eydie
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Thank you Eydie.

Sounds to me that the REAL official IPT position is currently:

Dear Pool World:

Please continue to trust us by participating in, and encouraging all of your pool playing (or not) friends and familes out there to enter our $2,000.00 qualifiers to nowhere.

Also, please don't forget our video membership referral plan, and continue to send new members over to the site with their credit cards in hand. Your referral fees will continue to accrue.

In the meantime we will continue to think of additional ways to take in more revenue without having to pay anything out.

We really do love and respect the entire pool community that we have continuously lied to, and currently owe over $3M to.

Thank you for your continued "support".

XXX
 
Edyie, I think from there position, and to show some spine, it would help to let us know what they are working on during the wait. I know no one will believe what they say, but if in the future there is truth from what's been said its a way to slowly start the healing process. With the present situation, being quiet is the worse thing they can do. Now if they are going to cut and run that's another issue.
Also, I would like to see a response from them by sending the entrance fees back to the players that entered the recent qualifiers. What do you think the chances of that are?
 
This is extremely bad news for both players and fans of the game.
It seems like the IPT is in the process of a crash and burn.
 
And now, the "MOST GULLIBLE POOL PLAYER IN THE WORLD" AWARD Goes to:

Island Drive said:
Also, I would like to see a response from them by sending the entrance fees back to the players that entered the recent qualifiers. What do you think the chances of that are?
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Hmmm, the chances of that. Well, take one spherically-shaped hunk of ICE, with a diameter of aprroximately 4". Place said object in the middle of Hades Inferno, preferably close to the space marked "Reserved for KT".
-von
 
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quite frankly i was gonna be thrown off anyway, so i don't care if the ipt ceases to exists, i'd just like my 5 grand due to me so i could get on with my life, and talk about kevin and his inmates,(the ipt staff )on 20/20.
 
Saddly, for the players, there is no doubt that IPT was about pool..for Trudeau, I think it was about Natural Cures, and a way to get around his infomercial ban. Who owns the International Pool Tour anyway? Trudeau may have controled it through some entity structure, but there must be an entity that actually owns it. If that entity is insolvent, then it is cheap!

The only thing it needs is new leadership and some cash. Really, that's what it comes down to. There are sporting fanatics, athletes, media producers, corps out there with lots of money.

So the real question is, for a $8mil annual payout in prize winnings, how much would the industry have to grow to accomodate this? How many more tables would Brunswick have to sell, cues that MacDermott has to make...and what about the other industries that could benefit...Alcohol, Adult entertainment, Gaming, TV? Heck, what about a reality TV show? How much would the world have to pay in order for the tour to succeed? In those terms, $8mil is hefty, but not a lot to support.

Let's find a buyer who will promote pool, pocket billiards, worldwide. There must be some savvy business developers here on AZ, or at least those with connections to some... Right now the industry stands to loose nothing if IPT goes away. That perspective needs to change.

I know my limitations, and unfortunately the only action I can take is to voice my opinion here, no matter how idealistic or naive it may be. Please, someone take up my argument and run with it. Look at all the drama here in the forum... there is a lot energy among us. We lament over all the prize opportunities lost...yet we are at a point now when we have potentially the most influence. Let's capture that energy while it's hot and push it toward something really cool... this time for the players.
 
Waiting With Bait On My Breath

Eydie Romano said:
I am afraid that the post I made last night, has now been confirmed by Deno Andrews earlier this afternoon.

According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.

There will be NO tournamnet in Chicago at the end of November, and rescheduling is TBA.

I have a lot more to say, but I want to get my thoughts together first.

Sorry guys!

Eydie
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Well, I for one, am waiting to hear what else you have to tell us. Please hurry up.
Doug
(or, at least announce the time & date of your next announcement..... sheesh)
 
Smorgass Bored said:
Well, I for one, am waiting to hear what else you have to tell us. Please hurry up.
Doug
(or, at least announce the time & date of your next announcement..... sheesh)
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Eydie Romano said:
According to Deno, who is not happy with the the terminology that I used "Chicago Canceled" insists that it will just be a postponement.
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Deno, you want to get mad about something? How about you get mad about something that deserves anger...The actions of the IPT. With EACH passing day, you guys have cost people money. You don't just owe for Reno, you've cost them money.

Not only are the tour card holders (I'm too pissed to even get started on the qualifiers) out their expenses to Reno, and their winnings in Reno but now some are out their expenses to Chicago. The VERY MINUTE the decision was made to "postpone" Chicago, the IPT should've said something. Right now somewhere in the world is an IPT player who went against their better judgment, trusted you guys, and bought a ticket to Chicago. They're out that money.

Tour card members have been glued to the computer to see if there was anything forthcoming in the form of a RUMOR because you guys don't have the COMMON DECENCY to communicate with them.

Some of these people have put their whole lives on hold for this tournament and this is the thanks they get??!? I bet Steve Lipsky thanks his lucky stars every day that he didn't do like a lot of people did and quit his job to follow you people. I don't blame the people that did... you guys made BIG PROMISES, and BIG GUARANTEES. You created a dream, pushed it on them, sold them on it, and then jerked it away and you've got the gumption to get angry because Eydie used the word canceled?!?!?

Your arrogance knows no boundaries. You guys have got to be some of the most self centered "people" to ever enter the pool world. To think that it never crossed your mind to let these people know anything. :rolleyes:

FWIW, anyone that has bought a ticket to Chicago... go ahead and pay the extra $50 to a $100 EXTRA that you've already paid and change the dates. You'll be more than welcome to play in the Windy City Open. Please check out the tournament section for all the communication updates on the events that Eydie posts.
 
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8-ball bernie said:
quite frankly i was gonna be thrown off anyway, so i don't care if the ipt ceases to exists,
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That sentence speaks volumes bernie......thanks for sharing.

George
 
When you're changing those tickets, be sure to add a stop in Louisville, KY for the Derby City Classic before you head back home. Both the Windy City Open and the Derby City Classic are run by people that have always paid, always communicated, and have dedicated their lives to the pocket billiards industry.

They've been there for you guys as best they could. They don't have KT's money so they couldn't pay what he promised to pay but they've always put on a good show and they've always paid you.
 
Deno getting mad at the terminology is like a rapist getting mad when he discovers his rape victim has underwear on that he doesn't like as he rips them off !

he has NO FRACKIN RIGHT !
 
Deno has no one to blame but himself for the terminology. Eydie gave him a fair chance to call her back. She told him what she had heard and told him that she was going to post it. Had he called her back, it could've been worded more to Deno's liking, minus the spin he would've used of course.

LMAO, for an "organization" that uses so many words to say so little... they sure are grumpy over one little word. Oh, I know why... because it means something... it has substance.... stuff of which they obviously know nothing about since getting on the plane to Reno.
 
Short term deja vu (from Billiards Digest interview):


BD: Is Chicago 100 percent?

KT: As of this moment, yes.

BD: Could that change?

KT: Anything can change, but as of this moment, it’s a go.

BD: When might everyone know for certain?

KT: Good question. We want to make sure we have the prize fund available, because, again, that’s from our financing. If there are any changes, we will contact the players directly to discuss those changes.

Pollyannas take note: this is what weasle-wording looks like. Learn it. Know it. Recognize it. Avoid it.
 
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