In response to positive feedback and requests from players, the Predator Pro Billiard Series announces an expanded field for the Bank Pool Showdown, taking place February 24–28, 2025, at the CSI Expo in Las Vegas.
Originally designed for eight competitors, the event will now feature 12 world-class players competing for a share of the $40,000 added money prize pool.
This invitational, non-WPA-sanctioned tournament is set to bring together some of the biggest names in the sport. Confirmed players:
- Shane Van Boening
- Alex Pagulayan
- Tony Chohan
- Francisco Bustamante
- Joshua Filler
- Skyler Woodward
- Justin Hall
- Chip Compton
- John Morra
- Billy Thorpe
- Roberto Gomez
- Evan Lunda
The Bank Pool Showdown will be played in 9-ball and will feature a thrilling format:
- Group Stage: Two groups of six players will compete in a round-robin format, with the top three players from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The group winners will advance directly to the semifinals, while the second and third-place finishers will cross-play in the quarterfinals.
- Match Format: All matches are single races to 3 with a winner-breaks rule.
This unique event is one of the eight pro tournaments held by the Pro Billiard Series during the 2025 CueSports International Expo (Feb 19–Mar 1, 2025), a premier gathering of billiards enthusiasts.
Fans can watch the action for free at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. A livestream will also be available on the official Pro Billiard TV YouTube channel. For more information on the Pro Billiard Series or to stay updated on event developments, please visit probilliardseries.com.
