Top Pool Bar manager Zheng Jian Qing is hoping that the second time\u2019s the charm.<\/p>\n
After failing to create much of a buzz for pool tournaments last year, Zheng is bringing back billiards to Top Pool Bar starting with 9-ball competitions every Wednesdays beginning Jan. 26.<\/p>\n
In cooperation with Pacific Trading Co. and its Miller Lite brand, the Top Pool Bar 9-Ball Open Tournament will start 13 days from now. Game time is set at 8pm and those interested must fork over $15 to join the pool-fest.<\/p>\n
The slightly higher entry fee assures winners an also bigger payday, according to Zheng. The champion of the 9-ball event is guaranteed $150, while the runner-up won\u2019t go home empty handed and receives $90.<\/p>\n
According to Zheng, rules of the Billiards Congress of America apply for the competition. He said alternate breaks for players will be implemented and fishing and nine-ball-in-a-break are allowed.<\/p>\n
He said good players would also be given handicaps to allow neophytes and average players at least a chance of upsetting the better players. Certified pool sharks would be given handicaps of five, while average players and newcomers need only four games under their belt to be declared the winner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know that 9-ball is one of the more popular pool games on Saipan. I hope the Wednesday tournament would attract many billiards enthusiasts to Top Pool Bar,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Zheng further noted that the Wednesday tournaments could only accommodate a maximum of 16 players and entries would be on a first come, first serve basis.<\/p>\n
As well as getting slots for the tournament, early birds also get a chance to practice for free on any of Top Pool Bar\u2019s seven full-size billiard tables an hour before the competition.<\/p>\n
Unlike other billiard halls on Saipan, Top Pool Bar boasts of 9-1\/2-by-5-foot pool tables usually found in professional tournaments.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have the best tables on island. All of them are well-maintained and we don\u2019t use coins to operate them,\u201d said Zheng.<\/p>\n
Top Pool Bar is located behind GIG Disco at the heart of the tourist district in Garapan.<\/p>\n
For more information on the Top Pool Bar 9-Ball Open Tournament, call 233-6999 and look for Zheng.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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