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Topic: *Industry News* Aug-Dec 2010

Draw Made For Dublin's Snooker Show

Shaun Murphy, who topped the Players Tour Championship Order of Merit, will face Ricky Walden or Liang Wenbo in his first match in the PTC Grand Finals at The Helix in Dublin in March.

The draw for the new tournament, which runs from March 16 to 20, was made at The Helix today by local star Ken Doherty and WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson.

The top eight in the Order of Merit were seeded through to the last 16, with the other 16 players drawn at random in the first round.

Former World and UK Champion Murphy has been handed a tricky opening tie against Walden, who is now ranked among the world's top 16 for the first time in his career, or Chinese ace Liang.

Twice World Champion Mark Williams, who came so close to winning his third UK Championship title last Sunday, will take on Anthony Hamilton or Tom Ford in his first match. Masters champion Mark Selby will be up against Andrew Higginson or rising star Jack Lisowski.

Other first round ties to look out for include former UK Champion Stephen Maguire against Stuart Bingham, and Hitman Michael Holt against Hong Kong's top cueman Marco Fu.

The full draw is:

Ricky Walden v Liang Wenbo (Winner to play Shaun Murphy)
Mark Davis v Joe Jogia (Winner to play Stephen Lee)
Matthew Stevens v Gerard Greene (Winner to play Dominic Dale)
Stuart Bingham v Stephen Maguire (Winner to play Marcus Campbell)
Marco Fu v Michael Holt (Winner to play Barry Pinches)
Jamie Jones v Martin Gould (Winner to play Judd Trump)
Anthony Hamilton v Tom Ford (Winner to play Mark Williams)
Andrew Higginson v Jack Lisowski (Winner to play Mark Selby)

World Snooker are offering BARGAIN TICKET PRICES, with seats from just 10 Euros per session, with all-day tickets priced at 15 Euros for the first two days of the event. Concessions are available for Students, OAPs, the unemployed and disabled. For full details call +353 01 700 7000 or visit www.thehelix.ie/2011_Q1/PTCGrandFinal.htm

Selby Hopes To Emulate Hunter

Mark Selby hopes to match Paul Hunter's achievement by winning the Masters three times in four years when he competes in snooker's most prestigious invitation tournament next month.

Selby has an amazing record in the Masters, winning it on his debut in 2008 and again last year, and reaching the final in 2009. In all he has won 11 of the 12 matches he has played in the event.

This year's tournament runs from January 9 to 16 at Wembley Arena and Leicester's Selby hopes to get level with the late Hunter, who lifted the trophy in 2001, 2002 and 2004.

"To win it for a third time in four years and match Paul's achievement would be brilliant," said Selby. "I've got a very good record in the event, I love playing at Wembley and it tends to bring the best out of me. The atmosphere in the last two finals against Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best I've ever played in.

"Ronnie beat me in 2009 then I beat him last year so it would be great to meet him in the final for a third time. The public might start to get bored of seeing us in the final every year, but I wouldn't mind!"

Selby, age 27, believes that the strength of the field makes the Masters harder than ever to win.

"The players are so sharp now because we've had a lot more tournaments, so the standard is higher than ever," he said. "Plus you've got the likes of John Higgins and Mark Williams right back in form, as they showed at the UK Championship last week. John has proved time and time again what a class player he is, and I never doubted that he would be back winning tournaments.

"There's a very strong group of younger players like myself, Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui and Shaun Murphy who are all well capable of winning the big tournaments. I've been consistent this season and won a couple of smaller events but I would love to go all the way at the Masters."

Selby faces Mark King in the opening match of the tournament on Sunday, January 9 at 1.30pm.
Tickets for the tournament are ON SALE NOW! Don't miss the incredible Wembley atmosphere and the kings of the baize!

For details call 0844 815 0815 (Disabled Booking Line: 020 8782 5629) or visit worldsnooker.com/masters

New Divisions and More Money Added to 18th U.S. Bar Table Championships in 2011

In 2011 the U.S. Bar Table Championships will be expanded to include Women’s 10-Ball and Women’s All Around bonuses. Event producer, CueSports International (CSI), is also adding more money to total $25,250 added. Celebrating its 18th anniversary, the event will be held February 21-27, 2011 at the tournament’s long time host location, Terrible’s Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, Nevada.

The popular bar table event has grown substantially in the past couple of years. In 2010 the event drew slightly over 500 players, a 27% increase from 2009. Starting in 2011 the tournament will feature the following divisions:

    * Open 10-Ball
    * Open 9-Ball
    * Open 8-Ball
    * Women’s 10-Ball
    * Women’s 9-Ball
    * Women’s 8-Ball
    * Open All Around Bonuses to the top three (3) point leader
    * Women’s All Around Bonuses to the top two (2) point leaders

To be eligible for either the Open or Women’s All Around Bonus points, a player must compete in all three of the respective divisions.

The room block rates for the U.S. Bar Table Championships at Terrible’s Sands Regency are very low and sell out quickly. The 2011 rates based are $18 Sunday – Thursday and $40 Friday and Saturday, and they require a one night advance deposit. Call 1-866-386-7829 to reserve your room with block code POOLBAR-FEB11.

For more information, view the event flyer and the entry form visit www.playbca.com or www.playcsipool.com.

Starting in early 2011, CSI will be able to accept online registration for all CSI independent events including the “Swanee”, U.S. Bar Table Championships, the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship, and the 12th U.S. One Pocket Championship.

CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial, the U.S. Open One Pocket Championship and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

"DJANGO" BUSTAMANTE IS NO.1 IN THE WORLD OF POOL; RECLAIM HIS TOP POSITION---WPA
BY: MARLON BERNARDINO

THE power-breaker from Tarlac City, Francisco "Django" Bustamante, has finally achieved his goal, to top again the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) rankings list. Bustamante reclaim his over-all position after winning this year's WPA World 9-Ball Championships in Doha, Qatar.

"I will do my very best in my future event for flag and country," said Bustamante, one of the top player of sportsman/ businessman Aristeo "Putch" Puyat, RP billiards God Father.

Bustamante has a total 1142 points, 170 points ahead over second place Karl Boyes of Great Britan with 972.

Sharing the limelight are No.3 Antonio "Nickoy "Lining (940 points), No. 5 Jeffrey "The Bull" de Luna (841 points), No.7 Ronato "Volcano" Alcano (784 points), No.8 Vinancio "Tukao" Tanio (759 points), No.9 Marlon "Marvelous" Manalo (732 points) and No.10 Lee Vann "The Slayer" Corteza (704 points).

Rounding up the top 10 are No.4 "The Little Monster" Kuo Po-cheng of Chinese-Taipei (848 points) and No.6 Niels "The Terminator" Feijen of the Netherlands (600 points).

THE 13TH ANNUAL DERBY CITY CLASSIC presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Jan.21-29, 2011

2011 Event Schedule at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Southern Indiana
Ring Games & Mini-Tournaments (subject to change)
PLAYER ENTRIES, VIP AND VIP-TV TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT WWW.DERBYCITYCLASSIC.COM
ALL-AROUND CHAMPION "MASTER OF THE TABLE" PRIZE UND
$25,000!
1ST PLACE WINNER RECEIVES $20,000
2ND PLACE WINNER RECEIVES $3,000
3RD PLACE WINNER RECEIVES $2,000
Thursday, January 20th
• Late sign-ups (if fields are not full) 4 pm-10 pm
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
Friday, January 21st
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
• 9-BALL BANK DRAW 10:00 am
• Players meeting 12:00 pm
• Play begins (9-Ball Bank) 1:00 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• Bank Ring Game 8 pm
Saturday, January 22nd
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• One-Pocket Challenge 12 pm-12 am
• 9-Ball Bank Mini 12 am
Sunday, January 23rd
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank & One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• ONE-POCKET DRAW 10:00 am
• Players Meeting (One Pocket) 12:00 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Play begins (One Pocket) 1:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• One-Pocket Challenge 12 pm-12 am
• Boney’s Senior One-Pocket Mini 12 am
Monday, January 24th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• One-Pocket match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Semi-Finals (9-Ball Bank) 7:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Finals (9-Ball Bank) 9:00 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• One-Pocket Challenge 12 pm-12 am
Tuesday, January 25th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
• Hall of Fame Dinner 6 pm
Steve Booth 603-496-8321
• One-Pocket match play continues 7 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• FATBOY 10-Ball Challenge ($10,000 Added) 12 Midnight
• One-Handed One-Pocket Mini 12 Midnight
Wednesday, January 26th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket & 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-BALL DRAW 10:00 am
• Players meeting 12:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
• Play begins (9-Ball) 1:00 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 7 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• FATBOY 10-Ball Challenge ($10,000 Added) 12 Midnight
Thursday, January 27th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Semi-Finals (One-Pocket) 7:00 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Finals (One-Pocket) 9:00 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• FATBOY 10-Ball Challenge ($10,000 Added) 12 Midnight
Friday, January 28th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• 9-Ball Mini 12 am
Saturday, January 29th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-3 pm
• Semi-Finals (9-Ball) 7:00 pm
• Finals (9-Ball) 9:00 pm
• Thank You’s 10:00 pm
• Awards Ceremony
(9-Ball Bank, One-Pocket, 9-Ball
& All Around Champions) 10:30 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
FEMALE ALL-AROUND (Must play in all 3 events)
• 1st Place - $1500
2nd Place - $500
* Minimum of 8 women
* Must notify the office if you plan to compete for one of these titles
9-BALL BANK – January 21, 2011
• Draw 10:00 am; Player Meeting, Noon;
Match Play begins 1:00 pm
• Total Purse, $50,000* approximate
• Guaranteed Added $10,000
• Entry Fee $110** • Buy-In Option - $50
• Single Elimination • Race to 3
• Foul results in loss of ball
*Total Purse based on field of 400 players (max 400)
** Entry fee includes a $10 registration fee.
ONE-POCKET – January 23, 2011
• Draw 10:00 am; Player Meeting, Noon;
Match Play begins 1:00 pm
• Total Purse, $52,500* approximate
• Guaranteed Added $15,000
• Entry Fee $135** • Buy-In Option - $75

• Single Elimination • Race to 3
• Standard Rules
*Total Purse based on field of 300 players (max 400)
** Entry fee includes a $10 registration fee.
9-BALL – January 26, 2011
• Draw 10:00 am; Player Meeting, Noon;
Match Play begins 1:00 pm
• Total Purse, $77,500* approximate
Guaranteed Added $25,000
• Entry Fee $160** • Buy-In Option - $100
• Single Elimination • Race to 7
• Pro-Express Rules
*Total Purse based on field of 350 players (max 400)
** Entry fee includes a $10 registration fee.

ONE-POCKET CHALLENGE JAN. 22-24
HELD IN THE AZ ROOM
PLEASE CONTACT JAY HELFERT (310) 370-3994
OR

Entry Fees
Regardless of the sport, all competitors have valid reasons for participating in tournaments and contests - recognition, the level of play, the internalized struggle, and the personal satisfaction. Rarely do they mention monetary reward, but as the old adage suggests, if they say it's the principle, it's the money. After all, "Show me the money" may be the new catch phrase, but the concept is an old one. It is not unusual for professional players with financial acumen and business write-offs to complain about the size of entry fees in the relation to prize money potential or size of purse. Ben Franklin wanted two birds with one stone, and these days, everyone with time management skills and economic savvy wants the best bang for their buck. The Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, with a high level of guaranteed prize money in relation to its low entry fee, provides an explosive opportunity that few players, professional or amateur, will ignore. Only in The Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel can a total and modest $405 (Entry Fees include a $10.00 registration fee for each event) entry fee investment give you the chance to win money in all three different games. It's an irresistible billiards trifecta.

2011 Event Dates

9-Ball Banks
$110.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $110.00
Friday January 21st            $50.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $10,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm                                                                                                    

One-Pocket
$135.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $135.00
Sunday January 23rd         $75.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $15,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm

9-Ball
$160.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $160.00
Wednesday January 26th         $100.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $25,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting, 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm

9-Ball Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 64 players Race to 5
Saturday January 22nd
$1,000 Added
Match Play begins at 12:00am

9-Ball Bank Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 64 players Race to 5
Tuesday January 25th
$1,000 Added
Match Play Begins at 12:00am

One-Pocket Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 32 players Race to 2
Friday, January 28th
$1,000 Added
Match Play begins at 12:00am


The Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel is an OPEN Tournament for all players, Male or

Female, Amateur or Professional. If under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by an adult.

Call Horseshoe Casino and Hotel for Reservations:

1-866-766-2671 (Use code # SO1DCCC & SO1HDCP when making reservation)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL DIAMOND BILLIARD PRODUCTS, INC. @ 812-288-7665 OR

www.DerbyCityClassic.com

Entries received the day of draw will incur an additional $25 charge.

Due to the Buy-In Option Format Prize Money pay out will be a minimum of 64 players or a maximum of 1/3 of

the field.

The deadline for online registration will be Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 6:00pm EST

Refund requests must be in writing and received at Diamond Billiard Products, 4700 New Middle Rd., Jeffersonville,

IN 47130 by January 17, 2011. All refunds will be charged a $25 cancellation fee plus the registration fee.

All refunds will be processed after February 26th, 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS!

For specific information or answers to questions, feel free to contact Diamond Billiard Products, Inc. @ (812) 288-7665.

Tickets will be held at the DCC Tournament Office located in the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel and can only be retrieved with

a valid photo ID, such as a State ID, driver's license, or passport. Tickets will be available starting January 20, 2011.

If you have any questions please contact us at: info@dcctickets.com



Spectator Info
9 DAY EVENT PASS
VIP $185.00

VIP TV $240.00

3 Day VIP Finals Pass
Jan. 27th, 28th, and 29th
VIP $105.00

General Admission $100.00

DAILY ADMISSION AM
General Admission $6.00
VIP $10.00

DAILY ADMISSION PM
General Admission $9.00
VIP $15.00

FINALS
General Admission $15.00
VIP $25.00

VIP & VIP TV SEATS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE

Spouse passes to VIP will be charged full price due to limited seating.

Tickets will be held at DCC Office located in the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel and can only be retrieved with

a valid photo ID, such as a State ID, driver's license, or passport. Tickets will be available starting January 20, 2011.

If you have any questions please contact us at: info@dcctickets.com

Book your hotel stay at Horseshoe Southern Indiana .

There are two types of room reservations offered:

Code S01HDCP: Discounted 9-day package (you must book package for arrival on January 21, 2011 and departure on January 30, 2011). This offer expires: December 21, 2010

Please request a separate reservation for additional nights booked before or after these package dates.

Code S01DCCC: Individual Booking Dates (book any nights you choose between 1/20 through 1/29/11).

You must book room reservations by Jan 10th to guarantee availability

Here are some very important notes on room reservation policies:

·     Every room reservation requires a charge of the first night's deposit at time of reservation.

·     This deposit is taken at the time of booking and is nonrefundable. No exceptions will be made.

·     A maximum of four people are allowed to stay in each room. Rollaway beds are not available.

·     If the discounted 9-day package is booked and any one of the nine nights is canceled, all room discounts will be revoked. Prices for all nights booked will revert to the full individual date prices.

·     Must be 21 to rent room.

Here is the information on each reservation type:

9-day package (limited availability)

GROUP/OFFER CODE S01HDCP

Book online: https://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=UEL&groupCode=S01HDCP

Minimum stay: 9 nights

Book by phone: 866-766-2671, code S01HDCP

Dates available: arrive Fri 1/21/11 and depart Sun 1/30/11 only. Please request a separate reservation for additional nights before and after these package dates.

Price: $99.99/night. Additional $10 per room night per extra room occupant when more than 2 occupants.

Deposit Refundable? No

Policies/Terms: A credit card is required at time of booking. The nonrefundable first night's deposit is charged for each reservation at the time of booking. Reservations for the 9-Day Package rate cannot be booked for fewer than the 9-day consecutive stay for the dates mentioned above. Cancellation of any day(s) within the 9-day package will result in all days reverting to the individual rates of $120 Sunday-Thursday, $140 Friday-Saturday. The Hotel will accept 9-day package reservations until the block is full.

Individual Dates (limited availability)

GROUP/OFFER CODE S01DCCC

Book online: https://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=UEL&groupCode=S01DCCC

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Book by phone: 866-766-2671, code S01DCCC

Dates available: Fri 1/21/11 through Sat 1/29/11. Please request a separate reservation for additional nights before and after these group dates.

Price: Sun-Thu @ $120.00/night, Fri-Sat @ $140.00/night. Additional $10 per room night per extra room occupant when more than 2 occupants.

Deposit Refundable? No

Policies/Terms: A credit card is required at time of booking. The nonrefundable first night's deposit is charged for each reservation at the time of booking. Reservations will be accepted until the block is full.

For information on Horseshoe Southern Indiana property amenities, events, features, dining options, etc. please visit www.horseshoeindiana.com.

Shuttle service will be provided through Jan. 19-31, 2011
Driver-Enzo
Phone# 313-268-4203

ACS To Host USBA 3-C Championships at the 2011 Lucasi Hybrid ACS Nationals

The American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is pleased to announce it will be hosting the USBA 3-Cushion National Championships, May 10-14, during the 2011 Lucasi Hybrid ACS Nationals at the Tropicana Las Vegas, May 7-14. Players from across the country will showcase their skills at one of the most challenging cue disciplines in the world, courtesy of the United States Billiard Association (USBA) and Professor-Q-Ball Promotions.

The USBA Nationals will be played on six brand-new, beautiful top-of-the-line Gabriel’s Imperators carom tables. Specially designed for championship play, these 5’x10’ heated tables boast a newly-design hybrid rail system.

“This will be only the second time that the USBA National Championships have been held outside of a billiard room,” commented event promoter Paul “Professor Q-Ball” Frankel. USBA Secretary Jim Shovak added, “We are particularly pleased to showcase what is really a beautiful sport in such a spectacular venue as Las Vegas. We find that pool players who are introduced to the game of 3-Cushion are fascinated by it. Being among such a large audience of pool players can only heighten the awareness of our sport. This is a chance for all our members to come together in Las Vegas to make this event the starting point of something big. This is a unique presentation of 3-Cushion Billiards that you really don’t want to miss out on. The players and fans of carom and pool sports alike will be entertained and engaged by an experience they will never forget!”

Seating for ACS members and spectators will be free throughout the competition. The United States Billiard Association (USBA) is the governing body for carom billiards in the USA, as recognized by the carom world-governing body – the Union Mondiale de Billard (UMB).

Hotel reservations:

Tropicana Las Vegas –

$77 per night (up to four people, taxes and fees additional – Sunday-Thursday) – Reserve by 4/15/2011 !

$97 per night (up to four people, taxes and fees additional – Friday-Saturday) – Reserve by 4/15/2011 !
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109                    
*Group Code: “SASC511”

Website reservations link at
www.americancuesports.org
1-800-634-4000
1-702-739-2465
www.troplv.com

(* Use the “SASC511” code to receive the discount rate!)

The ACS is a non-profit, national organization dedicated to heightening the interest and awareness of cue sports through the support and sanctioning of organized competition throughout the United States.

American CueSports Alliance: Staying true to old traditions
while embracing new beginnings!