They’ve been trying to do it in a dizzying array of formats; specific, ranking-defined tournaments (‘500 and under,’ for example), split brackets (for High and Low rankings with a mix at the end), using staggered fees (for different rankings) and more than likely, formats we haven’t even heard of. Yet. All designed to attract more […]

Filipino pool master Johann Chua rules the inaugural Pattaya Open (9-Ball) after defeating compatriot James Aranas in the final, 15-5, at the S1 Pool Hall & Sport Bar in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday night. There was little drama in the one-sided affair, with Chua showing sharp form from start to finish. Earlier , Chua toppled […]

THERE WERE MORE rounds of matches in both the 8-ball division as well as teams events as the PREDATOR EPBF European Pool Championships enjoyed another action-packed day in Antalya. The men’s 8-ball resumes tomorrow with the remaining last 64 games and then goes full-steam ahead to an evening finish. The women’s sees the bottom half […]

THE 10-BALL TOURNAMENTS played out on Wednesday evening at the PREDATOR EPBF European Pool Championships in Antalya and it was gold for Poland’s Daniel Maciol and Ina Kaplan of Germany as they both enjoyed comfortable victories in their respective finals. The stylish Pole enjoyed a white-wash win over Slovakia’s Jakub Koniar while Kaplan had too […]

After a dramatic and hard-fought championship final, Team Philippines captured the 2026 Predator WPA Teams World Championship, defeating Team Poland in a thrilling showdown. Poland struck first, taking control of the match by winning the opening two sets and putting early pressure on the Philippine squad. Team Philippines responded with resilience and determination, rallying back […]

Most of the time, when you hear someone mention “what a long, strange trip it’s been,” you’re probably listening to a somewhat older, if not elderly adult. For that demographic, the emphasis would likely be reflections on the ups and downs of 30, 40 or 50 years of their lives. Robert Hunter, however, immortalized the […]

THE QUARTER-FINALS are in place for the two 10-ball competitions at the PREDATOR EPBF European Pool Championships and they play out to a conclusion on Thursday evening. There was a full day of action at the Miracle Resort Hotel with plenty of drama as the quest for medals continues. Poland’s Daniel Maciol, one of the […]

The future of professional billiards took center stage in Las Vegas as Albert Januarta captured the title at the 2026 Las Vegas Junior’s Open, emerging as one of the sport’s most exciting young talents. In the championship final, the Indonesian standout defeated American finalist Sofia Mast in a mixed-gender final, overcoming a formidable opponent in […]

The Rack in Livonia, MI was the latest stop on the Making It In America One Pocket Tour. Adding $7,000, the tournament was presented by The Rack Billiards and PoolActionTV.com and hosted by Issa Eadeh and his family. Huge thanks go out to our special sponsors attorney Joseph J. Long, Betsy Sundholm, Derek Pogirski, Judy […]

The cue sports community has officially crowned a new “Industry Titan.” After a highly competitive voting process, John Leyman has been named the 2026 inductee into the CueSports Hall of Fame. Leyman’s induction marks the third year of this prestigious honor, following in the footsteps of previous winners Barry Behrman (2024) and Pat Fleming (2025). […]

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The American Poolplayers Association (APA) continues to earn national recognition as a leading franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking small business ownership. In the newly released 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings, APA secured […]

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Beginning with the 2027 Championship cycle, the APA Wheelchair Championship will transition to the APA 9-Ball format. This update is designed to strengthen competitive balance and enhance the overall championship experience. After […]

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“The Black Widow” is back. This week marks the triumphant return to the WPBA Tour for “The Black Widow” Jeanette Lee as she competes in the Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) Classic […]

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APA League Operator and Billiard Hall of Famer Jeanette Lee “The Black Widow” is once again in the spotlight—this time in animated form. Jeanette will make her animated television debut on Cartoon […]

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