Simonis Billiard Cloth and Investors Resource Alliance, LLC get behind the Sleeping Giant Reality Show, “Pool, Poker, and Pain”
January 31, 2009
Pool, Poker and Pain
Simonis Billiard Cloth and IRA Funding Network (Investors Resource Alliance, LLC), get Behing the Sleeping Giant Reality Show, “Pool, Poker and Pain”
Check out the Press Release from Simonis Billiard Cloth…
Simonis Billiard Cloth and Investors Resource Alliance, LLC get behind the Sleeping Giant Reality Show Pool, Poker and Pain
Gurnee, Illinois - January 23rd, 2009 - Iwan Simonis, Inc., the world standard for billiard cloth, has recognized the progress and potential of Blair Thein and his project and has committed to help Blair (Creator/Promoter/Contestant) align himself with a professional company to package PPP for investment. Investors Resource Alliance LLC intends to deliver the knock-out punch as they package PPP to attract the right investors that will allow this extreme dream to become a reality.
Vice president Edward Weinecke and Executive Alex Decker of Investors Resource Alliance LLC feel they have a tiger by the tail as PPP is a very sexy and exciting project. By opening up their resources to help Blair put the final touches on the planning, development and packaging of the Pool, Poker and Pain reality show, it looks like the highly ambitious project can get the funding that it needs to reach the next level. This final development process will be in high gear over the next month to package and present the groundbreaking show.
The character-based reality show has blockbuster potential as its reach touches 3 unique and exciting sports… Pool, Poker and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The combination of this dramatic reality show, leading up to a unique triathlon style event, is slated to bring new eyes to each respective sport.
Blair intends to begin scheduling meetings with qualified investors interested in being involved with a completely new twist on combined discipline sports and ready to make sports and entertainment history. For more information and insight into the Pool, Poker and Pain concept, visitwww.poolpokerandpain.com
“The Interest in the uniqueness and excitement that surrounds this project, along with recent developments lead me to believe that 2009 is the year that “Pool, Poker and Pain” will Shine!” -Blair Thein
SIMONIS CLOTH
Founded in Verviers Belgium in 1680, Iwan Simonis, S.A. is the oldest and most respected producer in the billiard industry, focusing on producing the truest playing billiard cloth available worldwide. Simonis uses its experience, craftsmanship and global distribution network to satisfy the demands and enhance the enjoyment of cue-sports on a global level. For more information, visitwww.simoniscloth.com or call 847-360-9029
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Joey Testa Walks Away with the Blaze Tour Finale, Undefeated!
January 28, 2009
At Raxx Pool Room, Bar & Grill in West Hempstead, NY, $8,630 and two US Open entries were up for grabs in the Blaze Tour Finale on January 24th and 25th. With 58 of the best players in the Northeast battling it out for the top prize, there was no shortage hot action as the players turned on the heat in day two.
This event hosted such names as Shaun Wilkie, Joey Testa, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, and Rob Pole all driving to make a statement and take away the top prize of $3000 plus a paid entry to the US Open…. however, it was “Jersey Joey,” Joey Testa, who walked away with the grand prize, going undefeated through this tough event.
Coming in runner up in this event, “Get Some” Shaun Wilkie fought a long battle on the one-loss side, including two hill-hill matches against Adam Kielar and Eddie Vasquez. Wilkie has been having a strong year, including finishing runner-up at the Super Billiards Expo in March, 2008.
Dragon Promotions Announces Two Challenge Matches to be held in Chicago Pool Rooms
January 26, 2009
The pool and billiards promotion team at Dragon Promotions announces two Challenge matches featuring 3 of the Worlds strongest pool players. Charlie Williams Dragon Promotions founder, is teaming up with Filipino champion Francisco Bustamante as well as former World Champion current 2009 US Open champion Mika Immonen.
Poison Billiards is sponsoring a series of showdown matches that will serve to entertain and inspire pool fans who can appreciate World Class pool and entertainment.
The events are coming up in February, read the article for the breakdown from Dragon Promotions.
The Blaze Pro/Am Tour $6K Added Finale Enters its Final Day with Points Leaders Making a Statement.
January 25, 2009
Eddie Abraham is currently the dominant points leader with almost a 2-1 ratio over second place.
The Blaze Tour is down to it’s final day of the season. After a successful season of 32 stops littered throughout the Northeast, the Blaze Tour, which most consider to be the toughest one day tour in the nation, is going out with a bang.
After a grueling season of pressurized one-day events, the Blaze Tour made Raxx Pool Room it’s home the finale in 2009, after having concluding the 2008 season with the finale at Atlantic City Billiards.
Not sure how the change would effect the turn out for the finale, tournament director Jose Burgos was pleased to welcome 57 gritty players to it’s biggest tournament of the year. The format is 9-ball, alternate break, races to 9 games on the winners side, and 9-ball race to 7 on the one-loss side. The 6K added event, which includes the two US Open Entries that are being offered, certainly does serve as plenty of incentive to make the trip to this pool player-friendly pool room in West Hempstead, New York.
The finale is the Blaze Tour’s only two day stop of the season, and looking at how the dust settled at the end of the first day of battle, the favorites are not disappointing.
Coming into the event, Eddie Abraham is the dominant points leader of the season with 8,160 points. Matt Krah holds second place with 4,440 points and Rob Pole, Joey Testa and Shaun Wilke follow closely behind.
The feature match to start the day, in my opinion, is hands down the High Noon match up between two of the emerging sensations of pool: Eddie Abraham vs. Joey Testa “Jersey Joey.” Eddie Abraham is a road tested veteran who has been taking his game to the next level as of late, and is having the most dominant season of his 9-ball career, with an almost 2-1 points ratio than the rest of the field.
Joey Testa, or as most people know him as “Jersey Joey,” continues to make Jersey proud as he proves to be one of the toughest tournament players to beat since Allen Hopkins was hungry on the scene. Joey is an emerging superstar in this game, and he continues to exemplify a “Never Quit” attitude no matter what the score or situation. Joey Testa is currently sitting in 4th place in the points standings and is looking to make a statement on the Blaze Tour’s biggest tournament of the year.
Please read the story for the bracket breakdown for the second and final day of the Blaze Tour Finale.
Predator 9 Ball Tour Founder, Tony Robles Announces the 2009 Season and New Big Name Sponsors
January 25, 2009
Top pro pool player and advocate of the sport, Tony Robles, recently announced the 2009 Predator 9-Ball Pro-Am Tour season. Looking back at 2008 season, Tony is filled with hope and emotion when talking about what is on the horizon for pool in the Tri-State area, and beyond.
After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Predator 9-Ball Tour is ready to start the 2009 season with the addition of some big name sponsors and exciting new events. (See the bottom of this post for the complete schedule.)
We would like to thank The Predator Group for supporting this tour and making it possible to help the sport grow.
“The 2008 Predator 9-Ball Tour established a new standard in billiards tournament series,” said Karim Belhaj, CEO of The Predator Group. “We look forward to growing the tour even more in 2009, through our collaboration with Tony Robles, by bringing together billiards’ top pros and generating a new level of excitement in the United States.”
The Igmar Thomas Quartet Brings Fresh Jazz to NYC’s Cutting Room as Revive Da Live Launches it’s new Evolution Series
January 22, 2009
Igmar Thomas performing at the Cutting Room
Igmar Thomas with drummer John Davis and bassist Luques Curtis
