World Pool Masters
Frequency : Annual, every May.
TV Hours : 15 x 1 Hour Highlights
Format : The Masters is a 64 player event with a mix of invited stars and qualifiers from around the world. The first three days sees the field reduced from 64 to 16 when the concluding matches are played over three days in the TV arena. The Masters is one of the most exciting pool events in the world and over the next five years it will grow to replace the World Championship.
Prize Fund : $100,000
Nations Represented : Up to 25 nations take part including USA, Philippines, Taiwan, China, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Holland and England.
Venue : Las Vegas, Amsterdam, UK.
Inaugural Year : 1993
Previous Winners : Dennis Orcollo (PHI), Darren Appleton (ENG) Alex Pagulayan (PHI), Thomas Engert (GER) x 2, Ralf Souquet (GER) x 5, Raj Hundal (GBR), Tony Drago (MAL), Francisco Bustamante (PHI) x 2, Alex Lely (NED), Earl Strickland (USA), Daryl Peach (GBR), Werner Duregger (AUT)
Archive : 1993 – 2009, 270 hours
Website : www.matchroompool.com
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