pool culture

fedor gorst

+13

Centeno's Emotional World Title, Bergman's Hall of Fame week, and Gabe Martinez on a Mission

Jul 29, 2026

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6 min read

Centeno's Emotional World Title, Bergman's Hall of Fame week, and Gabe Martinez on a Mission

The pool world is heating up this summer. Money matches, big tournaments, and qualifying for the Mosconi Cup.

On The Hill

Lukas Fracasso-Verner

+10

Biado steals one in Jakarta, Kaçi goes back-to-back in Bucharest, and Shane vs. Fedor round two.

Jul 8, 2026

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5 min read

Biado steals one in Jakarta, Kaçi goes back-to-back in Bucharest, and Shane vs. Fedor round two.

A hill-hill escape for Carlo, a family drama in Romania, and a grudge rematch in South Carolina.

On The Hill

Lukas Fracasso-Verner

+11

Ouschan beats Filler at home, pool returns to ESPN, and Wu Jiaqing makes history in Beijing

Jul 1, 2026

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6 min read

Ouschan beats Filler at home, pool returns to ESPN, and Wu Jiaqing makes history in Beijing

A home win in Austria, ESPN+ picks up the US Open and Mosconi Cup, and the first ¥10 million champion in pool history.

On The Hill

Seo Seoa

+11

PBS Austria wraps, Beijing's $1.5M first prize, and the US Open approaches

Jun 24, 2026

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5 min read

PBS Austria wraps, Beijing's $1.5M first prize, and the US Open approaches

Vogel wins in St. Johann im Pongau. Seo Seoa goes back-to-back. Beijing is running the richest pool tournament on earth right now.

On The Hill

Tournament Results

The Hungarian's Push for the Mosconi Cup.

Jun 17, 2026

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6 min read

The Hungarian's Push for the Mosconi Cup.

Three ranking titles in two months puts Szolnoki on the doorstep of his first Mosconi Cup. Plus Wei defends Soaring Eagle Master's title in Michigan.

On The Hill

Billy Thorpe

+11

J Hall sweeps 1pkt event in Florida ahead of Buffalo's

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

J Hall sweeps 1pkt event in Florida ahead of Buffalo's

Justin Hall went undefeated through both events in Davie, and the points race comes down to one more stop in Louisiana.

On The Hill

Inthebx Open

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Jesus Atencio lands a Billiards Digest cover. Fracasso-Verner wins first WNT title.

Apr 1, 2026

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10 min read

Jesus Atencio lands a Billiards Digest cover. Fracasso-Verner wins first WNT title.

Inthebx Open recap, the BK4 break cue, and why the Expo field had to expand four times.

On The Hill

Cuetec Belgium Open

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Ronnie O'Sullivan with the highest break in professional snooker history. WNT's packed spring schedule.

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

Ronnie O'Sullivan with the highest break in professional snooker history. WNT's packed spring schedule.

The Rocket's 153 at the World Open. The Crucible locked in until 2045. Inthebx starts this week.

On The Hill

fedor gorst

Mar 11, 2026

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8 min read

Pool Had A Week. Who's Really #1?

Morra dominates US Open, end SVB's run. Gorst cruises. Now focus shifts to Sarajevo.

On The Hill

pool culture

Centeno's Emotional World Title, Bergman's Hall of Fame week, and Gabe Martinez on a Mission

Biado steals one in Jakarta, Kaçi goes back-to-back in Bucharest, and Shane vs. Fedor round two.

Ouschan beats Filler at home, pool returns to ESPN, and Wu Jiaqing makes history in Beijing

PBS Austria wraps, Beijing's $1.5M first prize, and the US Open approaches

The Hungarian's Push for the Mosconi Cup.

J Hall sweeps 1pkt event in Florida ahead of Buffalo's

Jesus Atencio lands a Billiards Digest cover. Fracasso-Verner wins first WNT title.

Ronnie O'Sullivan with the highest break in professional snooker history. WNT's packed spring schedule.

Pool Had A Week. Who's Really #1?

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