Archive for September, 2006

Alex Lely wins Euro Tour event on home turf

Alex Lely from Netherlands won the PoolComps.com Netherlands Open and the top prize of €5,000. In the final he defeated German veteran Oliver Ortmann 10-8.
Thomas Engert (Germany) had his second successive third place finish. He was joined by David Alcoberro from Spain, the surprise package of the event.
The tournament was played 20-22 September at the […]

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Efren Reyes wins World Open 8-Ball Championship

Efren “Bata” Reyes from the Philippines won the World Open 8-ball Championship.
Reyes earned a massive $500,000 for the win, the richest prize in pool history.
USA’s Rodney Morris was defeated 8-6 in a tight final. His three scratches on the break might have been his downfall. The runner-up checque of $150,000 isn’t a bad consolation prize […]

Philippines capture World Cup of Pool

The Philippines “Dream Team” of Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante won the inaugural PartyPoker World Cup of Pool.
In the final they overwhelmed the American duo of Earl Strickland and Rodney Morris 13-5. Germany and Vietnam shared third place.
The event took place from August 22-27 in the Newport Centre, Newport, Wales. First prize was $60,000. All […]