US Open 9 Ball: Players Paid Up Yet?

KoolKat9Lives

KoolKat9Lives

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I searched the forum and home page news archive and didn't seen any recent info on this matter.

Please, someone, tell me all players finally got their cheese!


KK9 <-- fingers crossed, doesn't want the Open to go the way of the dodo
 
I would bet not

KoolKat9Lives said:
I searched the forum and home page news archive and didn't seen any recent info on this matter.

Please, someone, tell me all players finally got their cheese!


KK9 <-- fingers crossed, doesn't want the Open to go the way of the dodo
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The first place finisher reportedly won his case in court; but I have not heard or seen that he has gotten any money yet. As to the rest of the players who haven't been paid, it's anybody's guess if that will ever happen. (getting paid)
 
wahcheck said:
The first place finisher reportedly won his case in court; but I have not heard or seen that he has gotten any money yet. As to the rest of the players who haven't been paid, it's anybody's guess if that will ever happen. (getting paid)
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I think you're getting the U.S. Open mixed up with that Tony Annigoni fiasco. At least I hope you are.
 
BasementDweller said:
I think you're getting the U.S. Open mixed up with that Tony Annigoni fiasco. At least I hope you are.
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I suspect you're correct BD. I can't see how a court case could have been concluded so quickly on this event held in October 2012. Nor have I heard wind of a court case on this.
 
Sooooo-

Have the players been paid yet?

I am hearing some efforts have been made BUT money is still owed to quite a few?

It is ridiculous - and only hurts everyone in the industry.

Any solution in sight?

Mark Griffin
 
Mark Griffin said:
Sooooo-

Have the players been paid yet?

I am hearing some efforts have been made BUT money is still owed to quite a few?

It is ridiculous - and only hurts everyone in the industry.

Any solution in sight?

Mark Griffin
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Mark, the only solution is for you to run the tournament. Barry is not going to get the job done, the US Open unfortunately needs a massive change or else it will continue to be a stain on the pool world.
 
DGHustles said:
Mark, the only solution is for you to run the tournament. Barry is not going to get the job done, the US Open unfortunately needs a massive change or else it will continue to be a stain on the pool world.
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Tap tap tap.
 
What happens when Mark kicks the bucket? (Mark, I hope you live to be 110:) ) The promoters are like the players. Very little young ones. All from older generations. Where will the future promoters come from? The new to the game player/promoter pool is shrinking.
 
DGHustles said:
Mark, the only solution is for you to run the tournament. Barry is not going to get the job done, the US Open unfortunately needs a massive change or else it will continue to be a stain on the pool world.
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This is Mark's response to a similar proposal in another thread:

In my opinion, the actual value of the event is WAY less than what BB is going to think it is.

As structured, this event WILL lose money. It has more value to BB because of the boost to his pool room business.

Any offer I could or would make would probably be considered an insult.

It is possibly damaged goods- and I see no reasonable way to make it viable. And on a side note, I am not going to risk damaging my name by affiliating with the past management of the event. The risk is too high.

Hopefully this will help clear up this point. Life is too short to buy a job shoveling sh*t up a hill.

I also agree the us open 10-ball hopefully will evolve to be a more prestigious event.

All that being said, if someone can come up with a feasible solution, I will always listen.

Have a Happy New Year - everybody!

Mark Grffin
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http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=301048
 
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KoolKat9Lives said:
I searched the forum and home page news archive and didn't seen any recent info on this matter.

Please, someone, tell me all players finally got their cheese!


KK9 <-- fingers crossed, doesn't want the Open to go the way of the dodo
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Well, last thing said was that the top 6 players were not paid. Nothing else has been heard about payment. This is very unfortunate but it is nothing new. It has happenned quite a few times for so many years.

I guess this could be the last time we might hear about the US Open being a current/active event in this or in coming years.
 
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The fact that this has not remained page one news is very disappointing. I figured the money had finally been paid or I would have been continually seeing this.

No one should attend the Open next year. Even if he pays everyone this year it is a disgrace to continue to allow this to happen. Anyone that wants can try to defend BB but it's not going to work anymore. I hope players have enough sense to avoid it at all costs.
 
My 2 cents

IMO, the DCC IS THE deciding factor.

While the US OPEN really meant something years ago, it isnt the case now.

I think the Derby is the "US OPEN" really.

Just my 2 cents.

ken
 
Dennis just got his last "payment" for second place, only after excessive pressure was put on BB. I think he realized that he wouldn't be welcome back in the Philippines unless he paid up. Shane is still owed most of his first place money. Others who got bad checks remain unpaid.
 
Easy solution, just get 9th-12th maximum and dump your last match...all 9th-12th got their money on site right??
 
A local Houston player made the 1st tier cash in and the last I heard he had not collected either
 
Sad that such a long running prestigious tournament looks destined to go the way of the dodo. Pool has a rich history, but one that is shallow and fragmented with poor record keeping and tournaments coming and going. However, if I was a player I doubt I would show up for the next one if it happens.
 
Its sad, but I think its a function of the economy and particularly the pool economy in general. 15 years ago when the pool rooms were all filled, everywhere, Barry had a ton of income from his rooms to support the event. Now, that pool is dying a slow death, rooms are closing left and right, and remaining rooms are doing less than half the business they were 15 years ago, he doesn't have the cash to pay the US Open. I don't think the US Open was EVER self sustaining. It always relied on Barry's multiple pool rooms to support it.

Disclaimer, the above is my educated guess of 2 cents.

Best.
 
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