The full 128-player field is now confirmed for the 2025 World Pool Championship, with a truly global line-up set to compete for pool’s most coveted prize from 21–26 July at the Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Buddy Hall, also known as "The Rifleman," was a renowned American professional pool player celebrated for his exceptional skill and accuracy. Born on May 29, 1945, in Metropolis, Illinois, Hall dominated the pool scene for over four decades, earning over 100 professional titles.

Fisher is a force to be reckoned within the world of pool. A renowned professional player and Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer, Fisher has been dominating the women's game for over two decades. With a trophy case overflowing with accolades, she's a true legend in the sport.

This month, we focus our attention on the life of Billiards Hall of Fame legend Buddy “The Rifleman” Hall, who passed away last month. We also bring you an interview from Brian Pauley, who gets a chance to sit down with Jon Kramer, the Wisconsin Billiard Hall of

This monumental work of pool brilliance – in this writer's opinion – needs to be given the proper introduction it so rightfully deserves. 

The 17th Annual Colorado Junior State Championships concluded at Felt Billiard in Englewood, Colorado on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This year’s intimate field drew players from across the state, as well as top players from Wyoming, Nebraska, and even as far as Virginia. 

WPBA updated news. Due to the conflict created by the Predator World 9-Ball Championship scheduled over the top of the WPBA DR Pool/Jacoby Tour Championships, I, as the promoter, was able to arrange a date switch for the WPBA event.

The World Nineball Tour continues its global expansion with the launch of the first-ever Philippines Open Pool Championship, a brand-new Matchroom Major taking place 21–26 October 2025 at Gateway Mall, Quezon City, Manila — right in the heart of the capital.

The World Pool Association (WPA) and Matchroom are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached, ensuring that World Nineball Tour (WNT) events will be ratified by the WPA moving forward.

  When people think about the “mental game” in pool, they often picture themselves sitting in a chair, visualizing the moment they pocket the final 9-ball to win the U.S. Open. While visualization and controlled breathing are valuable tools, the foundation of mental strength is built through preparation and practice

The World Nineball Tour, in partnership with Puyat Sports, is thrilled to announce the return of the Reyes Cup — set to light up Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila once again from October 16–19, 2025. Broadcast live on One Sports and WNT TV, the four-day team clash promises even greater firepower, intensity, and drama, as Team Asia prepares to defend their crown on home soil.

SPM Magazine is back! This month, we're focusing on your mental game with articles from Anthony Beeler, Matt Andrews, and Raymond Scudder! Plus, a closer look at JFlowers Cues. Check it out!

The marketplace is filled with tons of unique tools designed to help you elevate your pool game. Many of these training aids have been developed by some of my fellow instructors and can be very effective in helping players enhance their skills.

The world’s finest snooker and pool players will once again converge on Saudi Arabia this summer, as part of a landmark partnership that continues to bring two of cue sports’ most prestigious events to the Kingdom – helping shape the future of billiards across the Middle East.

Aloysius Yapp delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, cruising to a commanding 13-1 victory over Spain’s Jonas Souto to claim his first-ever Matchroom Major title.

Jonas Souto and Aloysius Yapp are set to clash in the final of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, with both players chasing their maiden Matchroom Major title in Telford.

Aloysius Yapp, Jonas Souto, Mickey Krause, and Tyler Styer have booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship after a gripping Day Five in Telford. Meanwhile, British hopes came to a close as home favourite Jayson Shaw exited the tournament in the quarterfinals, missing out on a first UK Open title.

Robbie Capito’s title defence came to a bitter end in the Last 64 of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, falling 10-7 to close friend and Singaporean standout Aloysius Yapp, who delivered a clinical performance to derail the Hong Kong star’s hopes of back-to-back UK Open glory.

While the world’s top nine-ball stars battle it out at the UK Open Pool Championship at the Telford International Centre, Matchroom Multisport CEO Emily Frazer and commentator Jeremy Jones took time on Thursday afternoon to visit the Children’s Ward at Princess Royal Hospital, just 15 minutes from the venue.

Day Three of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship saw fortunes shift at the Telford International Centre, as defending champion Robbie Capito faltered in his title defence while home favourite Jayson Shaw continued his dominant march toward a maiden UK Open crown.