In the US,.DAZN was supposed to be streaming this event this weekend. They are Matchroom's US streaming partner for all nineball events. I think every tournament this year has had DAZN problems so Matchroom winds up posting the tournament feed on Facebook. Which is good enough except I shouldnt have to dig around on Facebook to see how to watch a major event I already paid $99 / year to watch.
I went to DAZN too and was surprised it was not there, and then I found it on MR's FB page. I'm just happy to be able to view it
Off topic though, all the mics have a huge Sky sports logo on them, as do all the background posters on the match tables. How would this have been even shown on DAZN, with the Sky logos? Would they have had separate with different mics interviews and backgrounds on the matches for the DAZN viewers?
We told them we're boycotting the 5 ballIt's almost like no one thought about how US customers would watch this event until today.
Its a great value to me. Although I've only ever watched MR pool events on it. I don't like any other sports.Hopefully you enjoyed the subscription for other things as well.
Its a great value to me. Although I've only ever watched MR pool events on it. I don't like any other sports.
Yeah, Shane made the 9 on the break but it was kicked in by a ball that went around the table. He’s had several short racks, with the 9 creeping closer to the corner pocket on most racks.The racking problems are back. I think Emily is 20 years too late and wasn't around for all the wired 9 balls, and racking arguments, due to the triangle. Even with a professional reff, brand new polished balls, and brand new cloth and spot, the wired 9 is on.
Each rack has pros and cons, but IMO, the template rack is far the superior product, when all aspects are considered.
It's a good deal just for that. I may join you on your Dazn subscription plan. However this morningIts a great value to me. Although I've only ever watched MR pool events on it. I don't like any other sports.
Told ya yesterday something was fishy...maybe a one time glitch, but seems funny that dazn would scrub ALL references to pool...Christ, where can you watch the final two days? And when are these matches starting?
DAZN screen shot from a few minutes ago:
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Shame (for U.S. fans) that SVB and SKY will meet so early should they both win. All in all, I think the Americans competed quite well this tourney. Shane Wolford continues to improve, and Oscar is stout. With all his outside interests and responsibilities, it is impressive to see how strong he plays.
I keep waiting for the tournament where Styer, Billy, or Reinhold show up and look like the elite players...IMO, they don't seem to have improved as much as I thought they would over the past couple of years.
The US MC cup team selection will be interesting this years as far as our top 5 players (and yes I know the Euros could field 27 teams that would own the Americans.)
Told ya yesterday something was fishy...maybe a one time glitch, but seems funny that dazn would scrub ALL references to pool...
Does anyone know the prize money payout for this event?
375G's for us open iirc.200,000 USD is total prize fund (not added money). 256 players. I think this was the same as the US Open?
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