Event Type
9 ball
Capacity0/32Players
Prize Pool
+ $ 3,000 ADDED
$ 3,000
Guaranteed Added Prize
Location
New York, United States
Organized By
George "The Gambler" Daniels
Bracket Format
Double Elimination
Single Elim Phase at 8
Schedule
Starts
Wednesday, Jan 14 at 10:00 PM
Ends
Thursday, Jan 15 at 10:00 PM
Tournament Timeline
PRO Registration Opens
Wednesday, Jan 07 at 2:41 PM
Registration Opens
Friday, Jan 09 at 2:41 PM
Registration Closes
Thursday, Jan 15 at 12:41 PM
Tournament Starts
Thursday, Jan 15 at 8:00 AM
Tournament Ends
Thursday, Jan 15 at 10:00 PM
Location & Format
About The Event
This is the first grading event of the year.
Prize Pool & Entry Fees
Entry Fee Structure
Variable Ranking Fees
$0Entry Fee Base
Payment Deadline UntilThursday, Jan 15 at 12:42 PM
Payout Scale Matrix (Top 8)
Prize Distribution Preview
Based on $3,000 total prize pool
1st Place$9001 player × $900Total: $900 (30.0%)
2nd Place$9001 player × $900Total: $900 (30.0%)
3rd-4th Place$3002 players × $300Total: $600 (20.0%)
5th-8th Place$1504 players × $150Total: $600 (20.0%)
Tiered Prize Pool Milestones
Event added prize money is structured in tiers.
As registration targets are met, the payout pool increases, ensuring rewards grow in proportion to tournament participation.
Tier 1 (16+ Players)
$1,000
Tier 2 (24+ Players)
Tier 3 inactive$2,000
Game Rules & Configuration
Race To
Winners:
9
Losers: 7
Phase 2, per round
Round 1:
9
Round 2: 10
Round 3: 11
Player Eligibility Requirements
Minimum BPR:
C
Maximum BPR: AAA
Breaking Rules
3-Point Rule
Who Breaks
Winner Breaks
First Break
Lag
Equipment (Balls)
Aramith Black
Standardized across event
Regulations & Penalties
Dress Regulation Required
CSI (CueSports International) - Dress Code A
Formal dress code for national CSI tournaments
Arrival Requirement
30 mins before start
Table Node Charges
$12/hour
Timeout Allowances
Allowed count
2 per match
Duration Limit
3 mins max
When Opponent Breaks
Allowed
Split in 2 Halves
Yes
Late Registration Fee
Automatic Drop
Match Delay Parameters
Action Type
add rack
Interval Step
10 mins
Max Deductions
3 steps max
Opponent Table Practice
Bench lock
Withdrawal / Unregister Retentions
Past Thursday, Jan 15 at 2:42 PM20% retained fee
Past Friday, Jan 16 at 2:42 PM80% retained fee
Organizer Supplementary Notes:No hats allowed.