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    for Dr Bill

    dont know if this has been posted here, as i dont read anything here. however i did think of Dr Bill when I read this so I am posting it, Billy Walters is in the article, thought it might be of interest, also for Artie. I hope everyone is good, right now especially Mr Beard...
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    My Action Story

    It's very small $$, but I will share it, I've been in Germany the past 2 months and 1P is kinda scarce here in Europe, I seem to find games but when i'm not around they say they never play. It just dont seem to stick for some reason, lack of action i suppose and interest. So I go up to...
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    Wedge question

    Have it been concluded which side its better on? I talking about 12 or more balls tight into the corner up in the kitchen. for what ever reason when I play it usually ends up on the other guys side of the table, even if I try and get it to my side 80% of the time its not. I like it better on...
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    Kinda Wet Table

    I'm in Munich now, went to the pool room last night(been there many times), A friend asked me to play banks. Ok sure sounds good, pockets are 4.5"-4 7/8" range-which is nice for banks IMO. Shelf is about like a Gold Crown. Not many bank players in Europe, my friend improved since we last...
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    Make It Happen...Observations

    Wow!!! sweated 3 matches so far, Great camera work, stream is great, audio levels are spot on. Billy, Ken, and Danny & Scott are doing brilliant commentary. I do miss Grady. I dont think the 10' table is making much difference(so far jury is still out on that). the shot clock is very good...
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    How does this work? Payball 1P questions

    I have a game I can play getting 9/7, i'm not the favorite but I'll play it because i believe I can win for other reasons(not relevant to my question) Question is this: If we play; I win $90 for every ball I make and I pay $70 for every ball the other guy makes. Its just $90/$70 pay ball if we...
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    Riley "Jet" Johnson passed away

    Just got a very sad call that Jet passed away from complications of his cancer. We were very shocked to hear this I dont have more details. May he rest in peace and my condolences to everyone. I was just talking to Ronald Roach the other day about him and we were concerned but didnt expect...
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    Billy Walters caught some heat

    http://www.lvrj.com/news/sports-betting-theft-gets-attention-of-gaming-regulators-127283178.html Thought some of you guys might want to know. I cant find Artie right now, this just came up a couple hours ago. The plot is getting thick now....
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    playing from behind

    I'm comming here humbly asking for advice, I been playing pool for $$$ since 83, seriously playing for $$$ every time posible since85 to 93 then (on and off for a few yrs). I'm not much of a tournemnt player not to hide my speed or lack of speed-I just dont like tournaments. I am however gonna...
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    SVB ducked me....

    I tried to get him down 18-4 and he wouldnt play-cheap. I have zero chance to win and he went and played a $3/$5 10 ball ring game instead of playing me. Its cool to be ducked by a champion but I have no chance to win, I just wanted to donate. I really like shane alot and respect him more than...
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    Artie Is In The News and His Ideas Need Support

    Artie as we all know is a legend, in more than one thing in life. Granted his communication skills arnt the greatest that dosent reflect how smart he is or whats in his brain. And that is now being realized by the media. The media, specifically the newspaper in Vegas, the #1 newspaper for...
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    Question 18/4 or 19/4...

    I probably hit my first pool ball in 1978, never went to a real pool room until 85 becuase there wasnt one near by. Since then I been around pool almost the whole time since, when I wasnt in the "Scene" I still talked to players/friends who were so I had little bit of a line of what was going on...
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    Good News For Pro Gamblers, News Paper Article

    Its great to see that the Feds are recognizing gambling as a profession. Its about time. Dosent apply to pool, but for Sports betters and poker players its huge. link http://www.lvrj.com/business/professional-gamblers-gain-with-tax-ruling-117971244.html
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    here you go artie, i found this in the news today its a week old

    Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment said Thursday it was considering a marketing alliance with a Strip casino company. Las Vegas-based Pinnacle doesn't have a Strip property, so it is looking to negotiate a partnership that would have reciprocal rewards to draw visitors to its...
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    Artie call Glen

    he is waiting to hear from you, he tried to call you but cant find you. Glens number is 702-927-5689, you dont need to dial the 702, glen has a local number. please call him asap, thanks fatboy
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