Dominguez and Deuel Given Mosconi Nod

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Team USA Taking Shape as Three More Named

Blend of Youth and Experience Attempting To Regain Cup

Matchroom Sport can announce three more players to join Johnny Archer on Team USA as they attempt to win the Mosconi Cup outright for the first time since 2005. As expected, the Nos. 1 and 2 ranked players on the BCA Points List at the conclusion of last week’s US Open take their place and they are Los Angeles’ Oscar Dominguez and Corey Deuel from Columbus, Ohio.

They will be joined by the third highest ranked American player, Shane Van Boening, who will be making his third appearance in the PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup which takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from 10th to 13th December.

Dominguez, a 24 year-old from Van Nuys, caps a great year that saw him win the Turning Stone Classic XIII in August and complete a high finish at the Pro Players Championship.

Son of Californian pool legend Ernesto, Dominguez is thrilled to be pulling on a Team USA shirt.

“I am honored to be representing my country. For me to earn my spot through points is amazing and it was actually my goal at the beginning of 2009, so I’m very happy to have accomplished it,” said Dominguez.

“It is people like Ralf, Niels, and Mika whom I learned so much from and now I get to play against them in the biggest, most prestigious event in the world.

“This opportunity makes it all very special to me. I am looking forward to the challenge and playing with America’s finest, instead of against. Having played competitive basketball all my life, I know how to work as a team and I think this experience will help me. I feel Team USA has the ability to win and I will be training hard from now on for this event.

“I will not promise victory, but I will promise that I put every ounce of energy and concentration to bring the Mosconi Cup back to US soil,” added Dominguez.

For Corey Deuel, who will be 32 when the event rolls round in December, it will be his sixth Mosconi Cup and he sports an enviable record in the event of 14 wins from 23 matches.

“I’m delighted to be back in the Mosconi Cup and will be giving it my all in the quest to get that trophy back to where it belongs,” said Deuel.

Finally, Shane Van Boening earns a third chance to win the Mosconi Cup after two unsuccessful outings in 2007 and ’08.

“The Mosconi Cup is the most entertaining, unforgettable tournaments you can ever play in and I am very honoured to once again be representing the USA and will do my best,” said Van Boening.

The final spot will go to the player who amasses the most votes in a public poll set to take place on the pages of MatchRoom Sport.

This will be from a selected list of eight candidates and will be up and running week commencing Monday 2nd November.

The 2009 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup takes place from Thursday to Sunday 10-13 December at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

Live in its entirety on Sky Sports in the UK, the event features two five-man teams representing Europe and the USA doing battle in a series of singles and doubles matches. Now in its 16th year, the Americans hold a 10-4 lead with one tied match in 2006.

Tickets for the Mosconi Cup are available from:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/2009-Mosconi-Cup-tickets/artist/1334375

or 1-800 745 300 or from the MGM Grand on 1-800 929 1111 or 702 891 7777.

Luke Riches, Matchroom Sport: luke.riches@matchroom.com, +44 7785 395688

October 2009 Issue of Billiards Magazine Available for Free Download

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October 2009 Issue of Inside POOL Magazine Available for Free Download

Billiards Beauty Borana Andoni Living the American Dream

The October 2009 issue of Inside POOL Magazine, which features Borana Andoni on the cover, has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new technology in online billiards magazine viewing such as enhanced clarity, flipping pages, zooming, emailing, sharing, and printing.

This month features Borana Andoni living her American dream. Stephan Cohen snares the World 14.1 Straight Pool title and takes it to France. Oscar Dominguez earns his first major title at the Turning Stone Classic. Johnny Archer and Mika Immonen snap off Mezz Classic titles in Florida. Shane Van Boening takes down the Seminole Pro Tour title at Diamond Billiards in Cape Coral, Florida. Need to boost your confidence? Check out Tom Simpson’s instruction article, Confidence Strokes. Get a pool trick shot lesson from the Michigan Kid. Of course, there’s pool lessons from our professional staff. Get the latest billiard tour news from the regions across the U.S. and around the world. Get a rule check from head referee Ken Shuman. The industry spotlight shines on Cue and Case, Inc.

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Anastasia (Anastasya) Luppova

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Anastasia (Anastasya) Luppova is a European Champion and a Russian Pyramid Billiard Champion. Luppova was born on Born June 26, 1985 in Russia. She won the Miss Billiards competition this year.

Malaysian Authorities Uncover Pirated Megatouch Software

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Malaysian Authorities Uncover Pirated Megatouch Software

18 Copies of Megatouch Software Seized at Shopping Malls in Malaysia

Bristol, PA October 28, 2009 – In raids conducted October 9th, 2009 by the Enforcement Division of the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade, eighteen illegal copies of Megatouch software were seized from five shopping malls in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The results of these raids have been turned over to the Malaysian legal authorities for copyright prosecution against the two companies that owned the pirated software while further investigation is being conducted regarding the software’s source.

“Since 2007, I have visited with the Ministry of Domestic Trade once and have worked with them, along with our lawyers, on a number of raid actions over the last three years,” stated Robert C. Fay, Director of Government Relations for AMI Entertainment Network. “I appreciate their conscientiousness and devotion to duty in assisting AMI Entertainment Network on these matters.”

About AMI Entertainment Network:
AMI Entertainment Network Inc. is a global provider of on-location digital entertainment, from touchscreen games and jukeboxes to streaming news, music, and video programming. With its signature Megatouch and Rowe brands plus strategic partnerships with TAP.tv, Rock-Ola, Almotech, and Games Warehouse, AMI provides content-rich entertainment solutions to bars, restaurants, and commercial venues in over 30 countries worldwide. Expanding its digital portfolio to touchscreen PCs and mobile devices, AMI is at the forefront of touchscreen entertainment for any venue or platform. For more information about AMI Entertainment Network, associated brands, or network advertising capabilities, please visit www.amientertainment.com

For more information, contact:
Allison Scarafile 215.826.1395
ascarafile@amientertainment.com

Robert Fay 847-366-0804
Director of Government Relations & Int’l Market Development
rfay@amientertainment.com

Wilder Double-Dips Strack to Win

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Wilder Double-Dips Strack to Win
Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour / Decatur, IL

by InsidePOOL Staff

The Lucasi Hybrid All-American Tour traveled to Decatur, IL, October 24, at Brick House Billiards, where Michael Wilder took home first place. The $500-added event featured 35 players in a double-elimination 8-ball format on 7-foot bar boxes.

On the A-side semifinals, Wilder dominated Mike Dunklin 5-1, while Milton Strack eclipsed Mike Verkruyse 5-3. Strack then took the hot seat by besting Wilder 5-3. With eight remaining players, on the B-side Marco Jyawook and Larry Parke respectively eliminated Scott Boyd and Tom Gallagher at seventh place by identical 5-4 margins. Both Parke and Jyawook continued through the next round by upending Verkruyse 5-3 and Dunklin 5-4, respectively. In the B-side semifinals, Jyawook bested Larry Parke 5-3, but Jyawook in turn completed his day at third place at the hands of Wilder 3-5. In the finals, Wilder had to defeat Milton Strack twice, and he succeeded in doing so by scoring 5-4, 5-1 wins for the title.

Results:
1st Michael Wilder $350
2nd Milton Strack $250
3rd Marco Jyawook $150
4th Larry Parke $100
5th Mike Verkruyse $75
Mike Dunklin
7th Scott Boyd $50
Tom Gallagher
9th Dave Gentry $25
Joe Ramsey
Mark Reynolds
Curtis Conley

Immonen and Thorsten Complete Stellar Euro Line-Up

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Immonen and Thorsten Complete Stellar Euro Line-Up

Finland’s record-breaking Mika Immonen and 2003 World Champion Thorsten Hohmann will fill the final two spots on Team Europe as they ready themselves for the 2009 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup which takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from 10th to 13th December.

For Immonen, a recent back-to-back victor at the US Open, winning a record 16 matches, and Challenge of Champions winner, it will be his 13th appearance in a European shirt and it would take a brave person to argue that he is not the greatest 9 ball player in the world today.

“I’m delighted to once again be playing in the Mosconi Cup. After years of being on the losing side, it’s nice to be part of confident winning set-up,” said Immonen.

“Despite our two recent wins in the competition, I am sure it will be one hell of a struggle in December and we will all need to be at the top of our games to have a chance of retaining the Cup,” he added.

Joining Immonen, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souquet and Darren Appleton in the five-man European team will be 30 year-old Hohmann who will be making his third appearance in the Mosconi, having been on the losing team in 2003 and 2005.

“The Mosconi Cup creates a unique, sizzling atmosphere that brings out rarely seen emotions and excitement in both players and spectators,” said a delighted Hohmann.

“I have played twice at the MGM Grand before and I think to describe this year’s European Mosconi Cup Team there is only one word: WOW!

“Ralf is the reigning World 8-Ball Champion and World Games Champion, Darren the reigning World 10-Ball Champion and World Pool Masters Champion, Niels has played in seven major finals this year, winning two and Mika I believe has been abducted by aliens and cannot be beaten this year by any human!

“I am very happy with my past performances as well, winning major events in China and Korea plus several other US tournaments and I cannot wait to return to Vegas.”

For the European captain Alex Lely, these two complete what is a dream team and one that is sure to start as betting favourites.

“Our line-up is starting to look the strongest ever to unite in the Mosconi Cup. If we manage to come together as a real collective, as Europe has done so well in the past three years, then we have a real chance.

“Hohmann, Immonen, Feijen, Appleton and Souquet are five of the strongest pool players on the planet. The Mosconi Cup demands a team effort though and we will work on that,” said Lely.

The 2009 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup takes place from Thursday to Sunday 10-13 December at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

Live in its entirety on Sky Sports in the UK, the event features two five-man teams representing Europe and the USA doing battle in a series of singles and doubles matches. Now in its 16th year, the Americans hold a 10-4 lead with one tied match in 2006.

With the European side now named, the next three players to join Johnny Archer on the American side will be disclosed this week. They will be the #1 & 2 players atop the BCA Points List as well as one wild card pick. The remaining spot will go to the player who amasses the most votes in a public poll set to take place on the pages of www.matchroompool.com

Tickets for the Mosconi Cup are available from:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/2009-Mosconi-Cup-tickets/artist/1334375

or 1-800 745 300 or from the MGM Grand on 1-800 929 1111 or 702 891 7777.

Billiard Warehouse to Sponsor Kelly Fisher

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BilliardWarehouse.com to Sponsor Kelly Fisher

Billiardwarehouse.com announces sponsorship of former US Open champion Kelly “KwikFire” Fisher for the Tournament of Champions, held this week at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncassville, Connecticut.

Greg Savoie, owner of North Carolina based BilliardWarehouse.com said “I’ve known Kelly personally for a few years and carry Kelly’s KwikFire cue line, it’s an honor to sponsor Kelly for this event.”

BilliardWarehouse.com joins Tip Pik and Kelly’s other North Carolina based sponsor- Charlotte Metro APA for the invitational event.

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Pendley Pounds the GSBT Field

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Pendley Pounds the GSBT Field
Great Southern Billiard Tour / Duluth, GA

by Lea Andrews

Adam Pendley, who recently finished second to Johnny Archer at the Carolina Open, showed the crowd that he has the heart of a winner by bouncing back from an early loss to Eugene Browning to take down the field at the Great Southern Billiard Tour stop October 24-25. The $1,500-added amateur event drew 61 players to The Pool Room in Duluth, GA.

Following his loss to Browning, who’s returning to the scene he once dominated following a ten-year hiatus, Pendley made his way through the left side of the bracket while the final four on the winners’ side were coming through. Marty Jennings made his way into the hot seat match following a 9-7 win over Ron Gilbert; meanwhile, his father, Jim, was vying to meet him there but came up short against Danny Smith 11-6. The elder Jennings, who’d been racing to 9, moved west, while his son fought a tough hill-hill match against Smith but fell 11-8.

On the one-loss side, Pendley was clearing a steady path to the finals, getting past Jeff Tabet 9-4 to face Alan Wong, who’d edged out AA-ranked Arlo Walsman 7-10. Making a move at the same time was Jason Steman, who got past AA-ranked Scott Lewis 9-8 to face Matt Reed, who’d ousted Browning 9-8. As Steman and Pendley moved past Reed and Wong 9-6 and 9-3, respectively, the two moved on to J. Jennings and Gilbert. Pendley shut out Gilbert, but it was the end of the road for Steman, who fell 9-7 to Jennings. In the quarterfinals, Jennings missed getting a crack at his son in the semis by three games, landing in fourth 9-6, while in the semis, M. Jennings came up four games short of avenging his father’s loss to Pendley and earning a rematch with Smith, finishing in third 9-5.

In the true double-elimination finals, as in the rest of the tournament, Smith was racing to 11, while Pendley was racing to 9. In both sets, though, Pendley maintained an edge and refused to allow the spot to come into play at all, taking first with two strong 9-7 wins.

Results:
1st Adam Pendley $1,000
2nd Danny Smith $600
3rd Marty Jennings $400
4th Jim Jennings $200
5th Ron Gilbert $100
Jason Steman
7th Alan Wong $75
Matt Reed
9th Arlo Walsman $35
Jeff Tabet
Eugene Browning
Scott Lewis

WPBA Announces Formation of the First International Regional Tour

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WPBA Announces Formation of the First International Regional Tour

The WPBA Taiwan Women’s 9 Ball International Regional Tour will be the gateway for Asian players

The WPBA is delighted to announce that Mr. Yung Hui Tu of Taiwan, has formed the first WPBA sanctioned International Regional Tour; the WPBA Taiwan International Regional Tour (TIRT). This IRT hails a new era in WPBA history, offering players from Taiwan and other countries to compete for their chance to qualify for the WPBA Regional Tour
Championship (RTC). Top finishers from the RTC will earn their “Q” Card into the upcoming WPBA Classic Tour Season and will be invited into all WPBA Classic Tour Events (excluding the US Open and the Tour Championship).

Belinda Calhoun, WPBA Board Member and on the Regional Tour Committee, is elated about the future of WPBA Regional Tours on the International pool scene, “The globalization of women’s pool has been a long range project since the mid to late nineties. The restructuring of the regional tour program now makes it possible for this undertaking to
become a reality. The WPBA would like to welcome Mr. Tu and the Taiwan International Regional Tour to the WPBA family and is looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

“It is great honor that CTBA (TPE) for the first time has created the first official WPBA Taiwan Women’s 9- Ball International Regional Tour”, says Mr. Yung-Hui Tu the President of Chinese Taipei Billiards Association. Mr. Tu further adds that, “With the APBU as governing body of pool billiard sports in Asia and CTBA acting as organizer we will certainly
be collaborating with all our member countries and players to ensure a successful WPBA International Regional Tour in Taiwan. The APBU not only hopes to be able to send its best players from this tour to participate future WPBA tournaments, but also wishes to take the opportunity to promote and cultivate the level of Asian women’s pool billiard
sports.”

Towards this end, a series of four individual tournaments will be held in Taiwan, November 26th – 29th, each worth WPBA IRT ranking points; the top ranked player or players from this season will then earn an invite to the WPBA Regional Tour Championship (Date & Location TBD) being held in 2010. Next season will include additional tour stops in TIRT member countries such as Japan.

The WPBA looks forward to cultivating this new relationship and to expanding into more countries and continents around the world with their new International Regional Tour program. If interested in becoming a WPBA International Regional Tour, please contact the WPBA office directly.

Tiger Cues Official Sponsor of PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships

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Tiger Cues is pleased to announce that Tiger Cues is the official cue sponsor of the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships. The Manny Pacquiao Darts Association in cooperation with PacMan Productions proudly presents the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships to be held at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, Ca on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009.

This for charity benefit event is to include special guest player invitees: Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante, and Jose “Amang” Parica!!! World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao himself will be making a personal appearance to challenge the tournament winner!

The event boasts $10,000 in prize money.

This event is to include media coverage from ESPN and The Action Report (TAR).

For more information about this event, contact Valerie Gonzales at (213) 446-9009.