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He Golden in Capturing Fargorate Ohio Open
October 18, 2021 Pool

He Golden in Capturing Fargorate Ohio Open

The FargoRate Ohio Open was the fourth and final stop of the U.S. Pro Billiard Series, which featured four open professional events between July and the end of the year. Created by Predator Group and amateur league operator CueSports International, these tournaments will run in tandem alongside CSI league amateur events being held throughout the country. The winner of each competition receives a guaranteed spot in the $130,000-added 2022 Predator World 10-Ball Championship, which will be held March 28 through April 1 in Las Vegas at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Kaci and Fisher Go for the Kill in Klagenfurt
October 13, 2021 Pool

Kaci and Fisher Go for the Kill in Klagenfurt

It is the final day of Austria open in Klagenfurt, the first European event in the Probilliardseries. 4 women and 8 men left in the two respective tournaments, all 12 players with a chance to grab that 15K first prize and the honor of becoming the winner of the inaugural event on European soil.

The Road To Glory – 2021 Predator World Junior 9-Ball Championships
October 11, 2021 Pool

The Road To Glory – 2021 Predator World Junior 9-Ball Championships

Three World titles were to be won on this final day of the 2021 Predator World Junior 9-Ball Championships in Klagenfurt, Austria. In the morning, the faces of the youngsters warming up for their D-day showed the enormity of what could be achieved. To have their name added to the WPA hall of fame and to have their name cemented in 9-ball history.

UMB Official Announcement: Inscription to the Veghel World Cup 2021
September 27, 2021 Carom

UMB Official Announcement: Inscription to the Veghel World Cup 2021

Following the announcement of September 20th, 2021, we proceed with the confirmation that the invitation for inscriptions will open today, Monday 27th September 2021 at 12:00 CET.

Yapp Traps CSI Michigan Open 10-Ball Title
September 26, 2021 Pool

Yapp Traps CSI Michigan Open 10-Ball Title

By Keith Paradise
CSI Staff Writer

This month, Singapore’s Aloysius Yapp has had himself a pretty good year.

The 25-year-old began his September with a top 10 finish in the Diamond Las Vegas Open, then reached the semifinals of the Predator World 10-Ball Championships six days later. Following those performances, he traveled cross-country to Atlantic City where he reached the finals of the U.S. Open Pool Championships, jumping out to an 8-3 lead against Carlo Biado before the Filipino mounted a second-half comeback and secured the title, 13-8.

Pankaj Conquers Qatar 6Reds World Cup 2021
September 21, 2021 Snooker

Pankaj Conquers Qatar 6Reds World Cup 2021

Indian player Pankaj Advani has conquered back-to-back two major International championships. Last Thursday he won the Asian Snooker Championship and just after five days he stayed unbeaten in the Qatar 6Reds World Cup 2021 and lifted the coveted trophy with the winners’ prize of 12000 USD.

IBSF AGM Elects Executives for Next Term
September 20, 2021 Snooker

IBSF AGM Elects Executives for Next Term

The Annual General Meeting of the IBSF was held on 17th September 2021 where the AGM elected new executives for the IBSF board.

UMB Official Announcement: Veghel World Cup 2021
September 20, 2021 Carom

UMB Official Announcement: Veghel World Cup 2021

Veghel World Cup 2021

7th to 13th November 2021 – The Netherlands.

As the worldwide vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is strongly progressing, the opportunities for organizing sports events under controlled safety measures are becoming more and more common.

Considering this favorable worldwide development, the UMB in cooperation with the Koninklijke Nederlandse Biljart Bond (KNBB), will host the 2021 World Cup of Veghel (NL) to take place from 7th to 13th of November 2021.

Biado Seals US Open Pool Championship Title
September 19, 2021 Pool

Biado Seals US Open Pool Championship Title

Carlo Biado has won The US Open Pool Championship beating Aloysius Yapp at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City in partnership with Caesars Entertainment and the Atlantic City Sports Commission.

The 25th World Championship 5-Pins Individual Open Logo Unveiled in Calangianus
September 17, 2021 Carom

The 25th World Championship 5-Pins Individual Open Logo Unveiled in Calangianus

The countdown to the 25th World Championship 5-pins Individual Open has officially started today at the Courthouse of Calangianus.

The core of the press conference – at the presence of Fabio Lubieri the Mayor of the Sardinian town, Andrea Mancino FIBIS President, and Fernando Requena UMB Vice President – was the event logo: ‘the island in a ball’ could be the definition of this image that from now onwards will identify the biggest event of 5-pins for next year.

Predator Austria Open
September 12, 2021 Pool

Predator Austria Open

The 2021 Predator Austria Open and Austria Women’s Open are sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association and guaranteed prize funds of 52,000€ and 38,400€ respectively. The events take place alongside the Predator World Junior 9-Ball Championships at the Sportpark Klagenfurt in Klagenfurt, Austria from October 6th to 10th, 2021.

Kaci Lights Up World 10-Ball Championship
September 11, 2021 Pool

Kaci Lights Up World 10-Ball Championship

The only thing that could stop Albania’s Eklent Kaci on the final day of the World 10-Ball Championships was to turn off the lights.

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