hello everyone, here is an official update and some info...
The Inaugural Million Dollar Shootout, sponsored by Diamond Billiards, Simonis Cloth, and the Laser Rack - will be played by 12 players. Here is the line-up:
1. Johnny Archer
2. Marlon Manalo
3. Francisco Bustamante
4. Shane Van Boening
(wow, easy lineup so far)
5. Dennis Hatch
6. Corey Deuel
7. Daryl Peach
8. Evan Broxmeyer
9. Tony Chohan
10. Matt Krah
11. Stevie Moore
12. Dennis Orcollo
My dad was scheduled to play, but he was available as an alternate - the event needs an even number of players to play the way we plannned, so he was in if we turned out with an odd number... John Schmidt was here, and at the players meeting.... from my understanding, his backer turned down at the last minute (wanted a bigger field), but not exactly sure, thats his business, not ours. If John had played, then my dad would have played to make the field an even number.
This event will start tomorrow at 1pm. Players had a draw at the meeting to determine starting playing order. Players will play each other a total of 25 games and keep score of games won and "break and runs". This is not a race to 25, or a race of any kind. They are guaranteed to play 25 games, win or lose. They could win 24-1, or lose 12-13. Their scores will carry with them throughout the event. At 7pm, players will convene and match up again, the players with the lowest scores will play each other, and the players with the best scores will play each other, and so on...
Play will continue in this manner until Saturday night. By that point, each player will have played 150 games of 9 ball, guaranteed. Thats 3 days of play before anyone is cut. Now, the top 4 players will be selected and the bottom 5-12 will be cut and paid $1000 each. Players will be selected based on total number of games won, if there is a tie, we use the "break and run" scores. If somehow its tied on both, those players will play a race to 7 to determine a winner.
The final 4 will return on Sunday and play a single elim race to 13 format. The player with the highest score will play the person with the lowest score. And the other two will play each other. The winner of each match will return to play the finals and win the title. Finals will be played at 5pm Sunday.
And the payouts, total prizepool $60,000:
1st: $20,000
2nd: $12,000
3rd/4th: $10,000
5-12th: $1000 each
So there it is. Yes, we did not get as many players as we hoped, but we got some of the best players in the world. We got players who have confidence in themselves and the foresight to see the direction this sport will go. We have players who are not afraid to put their money where their heart is, players who will not back down to a challenge and have faith in themselves to win.
This will be a great tournament for these players. They will get to battle through 150 games before anyone is eliminated... Yes, the money is not as great as we had hoped, but when was the last time 12 players played for a piece of $60,000? And they got to play 150 games before the cut?
Please be sure to visit www.theactionreport.com to keep track of what's going on, or come down and watch the event live and catch of piece of history. We will be doing this event next year, and the next year, and the next...we have an idea that can fill this event with players that have earned their way in for as little as $100, easily. More players will play in the future, and today's 12 will turn into tomorrows 12 dozen... They will be part of the legacy that this tournament will become.... come and watch!
These 12 players, win or lose, are all winners, for having the courage and integrity to lead the others to where this sport needs to go... we thank them for their support and are excited to provide this event for them and their fans. We know there are some other players who wanted to be here and play, but could not for whatever reason, and we thank them too...
Best of luck to all!
The Inaugural Million Dollar Shootout, sponsored by Diamond Billiards, Simonis Cloth, and the Laser Rack - will be played by 12 players. Here is the line-up:
1. Johnny Archer
2. Marlon Manalo
3. Francisco Bustamante
4. Shane Van Boening
(wow, easy lineup so far)
5. Dennis Hatch
6. Corey Deuel
7. Daryl Peach
8. Evan Broxmeyer
9. Tony Chohan
10. Matt Krah
11. Stevie Moore
12. Dennis Orcollo
My dad was scheduled to play, but he was available as an alternate - the event needs an even number of players to play the way we plannned, so he was in if we turned out with an odd number... John Schmidt was here, and at the players meeting.... from my understanding, his backer turned down at the last minute (wanted a bigger field), but not exactly sure, thats his business, not ours. If John had played, then my dad would have played to make the field an even number.
This event will start tomorrow at 1pm. Players had a draw at the meeting to determine starting playing order. Players will play each other a total of 25 games and keep score of games won and "break and runs". This is not a race to 25, or a race of any kind. They are guaranteed to play 25 games, win or lose. They could win 24-1, or lose 12-13. Their scores will carry with them throughout the event. At 7pm, players will convene and match up again, the players with the lowest scores will play each other, and the players with the best scores will play each other, and so on...
Play will continue in this manner until Saturday night. By that point, each player will have played 150 games of 9 ball, guaranteed. Thats 3 days of play before anyone is cut. Now, the top 4 players will be selected and the bottom 5-12 will be cut and paid $1000 each. Players will be selected based on total number of games won, if there is a tie, we use the "break and run" scores. If somehow its tied on both, those players will play a race to 7 to determine a winner.
The final 4 will return on Sunday and play a single elim race to 13 format. The player with the highest score will play the person with the lowest score. And the other two will play each other. The winner of each match will return to play the finals and win the title. Finals will be played at 5pm Sunday.
And the payouts, total prizepool $60,000:
1st: $20,000
2nd: $12,000
3rd/4th: $10,000
5-12th: $1000 each
So there it is. Yes, we did not get as many players as we hoped, but we got some of the best players in the world. We got players who have confidence in themselves and the foresight to see the direction this sport will go. We have players who are not afraid to put their money where their heart is, players who will not back down to a challenge and have faith in themselves to win.
This will be a great tournament for these players. They will get to battle through 150 games before anyone is eliminated... Yes, the money is not as great as we had hoped, but when was the last time 12 players played for a piece of $60,000? And they got to play 150 games before the cut?
Please be sure to visit www.theactionreport.com to keep track of what's going on, or come down and watch the event live and catch of piece of history. We will be doing this event next year, and the next year, and the next...we have an idea that can fill this event with players that have earned their way in for as little as $100, easily. More players will play in the future, and today's 12 will turn into tomorrows 12 dozen... They will be part of the legacy that this tournament will become.... come and watch!
These 12 players, win or lose, are all winners, for having the courage and integrity to lead the others to where this sport needs to go... we thank them for their support and are excited to provide this event for them and their fans. We know there are some other players who wanted to be here and play, but could not for whatever reason, and we thank them too...
Best of luck to all!
