Biado crowned World 10-Ball champion

Carlo Biado becomes the new Predator WPA Men’s World 10-Ball Champion taking down Naoyuki Oi from Japan in an exciting final 3-1 in sets.

The Filipino ‘black tiger’ concludes a triumphant week in Vegas, securing the runner-up position in the Las Vegas Open by Rums of Puerto Rico and clinching the gold medal in World 10-Ball plus $75,000 top prize.

“I’m overwhelmed, I’m very very happy to finally get the World 10-Ball championship, I want to thank God for this wonderful victory”, said Biado

Fedor Gorst and Denis Grabe completed the podium with bronze medals. Gorst lost to Biado in semis, while Grabe lost against Oi.

Asian dominance prevails in Vegas tournaments, with all winners hailing from the continent. Chinese Taipei and the Philippines lead with three wins each, reaffirming their supremacy atop the global pool world.

Winners:

• PBS Women Showdown: Chieh Yu-Chou
• Apex Mixed Doubles: Chieh-Yu Chou & Jung-Lin Chang
• Las Vegas Men’s Open by Rums of Puerto Rico: Lee Vann Corteza
• Las Vegas Women’s Open by Rums of Puerto Rico: Chezka Centeno
• Predator WPA Men’s World 10-Ball: Carlo Biado

The 2024 Predator Pro Billiard Series season kicked off with a bang at the CSI Expo Las Vegas, hosting 10 days of thrilling competition. Featuring five professional tournaments and boasting a prize fund exceeding $500,000. Details of next events will be announced soon on PBS social media.

The success of this event would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors and partners, including Predator Group, Rums of Puerto Rico, Kamui, Yalin, Cue Sports International, WPA, Medalla Light, and Samsung TV.