The state of One Pocket these days

NH Steve

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Heady times for the game of One Pocket these days, if you ask me! You have many more, big money added, One Pocket tournaments going on throughout the year than ever before. You have some very exciting new young players from across the pond showing signs they belong very close to the top of the food chain in One Pocket. You have the top three Fargo rated players in the world competing in various high profile One Pocket challenge matches. You have two of the current top American One Pocket players doing hours of commentary on One Pocket matches, so viewers get a significant window into very top player minds. You have what appears to be most of the major live stream head-to-head feature matches, being our game, One Pocket. What a great time to be a One Pocket player and fan!!
 

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One particular person who deserves a chunk of credit for this is our member, BRLongArm -- and not "just" for adding significant money to a number of different events -- he's targeting that sponsorship and doing things in the background that are motivating things to happen in a positive way for the game.
 

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Steve, since 2004 your determination to spread the game of one-pocket, and to make it the go-to game has definitely paid off. I believe that without your consistent efforts, one-pocket would certainly not be what it is today.

Now it seems to me that for the past few years and on into the future the game has arrived big time, to where it's growing on its own........ like The Blob!..:)
 

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Steve, since 2004 your determination to spread the game of one-pocket, and to make it the go-to game has definitely paid off. I believe that without your consistent efforts, one-pocket would certainly not be what it is today.

Now it seems to me that for the past few years and on into the future the game has arrived big time, to where it's growing on its own........ like The Blob!..:)
The Blob.... Go Phoenixville,Pa. I would pass the diner every time I went to Classic Billiards (now closed). The food tasted like a blob of something. Gulf...how are you feeling?

I do not post much here but enjoy the WWYD's, conversations. 1P. is great....but would be nothing without it's members.
 
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I think I might have an in with Draft Kings. I used to be in the casino business and one of my old dealers is now running a draft kings sports book in a casino in Baton Rouge. I sent a letter to Draft Kings through him and there is some interest. I'll keep you apprised. I have pitched a pari mutuel theme to booking tournaments. In Pari mutuel wagering, it's like horse racing. The public bets the money, the house sets the odds and collects a percentage of losing bets for their share. The house risks no money, so we don't have a Mike LeBron scenario anymore. The odds are set after all money is bet. Collusion is always a risk, like basketball, baseball or any other sport. But the house takes no risk.

In my view, sports betting is the key to making one pocket and pool in general go. There are now 31 states that have legalized sports betting in the U.S. As you know, U.K. snooker has become very profitable for the players because the sports books sponsor the tournaments and book the matches. It's on regular TV in England. We are looking to emulate snooker to take pool in general and one pocket specifically to the next level. Once people can make a legal bet on a tournament, interest ticks up and we have a lot of eye balls on the tournaments. That also means that the filming of the event probably becomes free to the public to maximize exposure. The streamer will make his money through paid sponsors, like other sports. All in all, one pocket is in the best position in a long time. We have almost all the elite players playing it, we have more, bigger and better tournaments, and the grass roots interest in one pocket has never been better than right now. I have been authorized by Buffalos and Derby City Classic promoter Greg Sullivan to pitch this idea for their next tournament. Draft Kings operates in both Louisiana and Indiana. Wish us luck.
 

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I think I might have an in with Draft Kings. I used to be in the casino business and one of my old dealers is now running a draft kings sports book in a casino in Baton Rouge. I sent a letter to Draft Kings through him and there is some interest. I'll keep you apprised. I have pitched a pari mutuel theme to booking tournaments. In Pari mutuel wagering, it's like horse racing. The public bets the money, the house sets the odds and collects a percentage of losing bets for their share. The house risks no money, so we don't have a Mike LeBron scenario anymore. The odds are set after all money is bet. Collusion is always a risk, like basketball, baseball or any other sport. But the house takes no risk.

In my view, sports betting is the key to making one pocket and pool in general go. There are now 31 states that have legalized sports betting in the U.S. As you know, U.K. snooker has become very profitable for the players because the sports books sponsor the tournaments and book the matches. It's on regular TV in England. We are looking to emulate snooker to take pool in general and one pocket specifically to the next level. Once people can make a legal bet on a tournament, interest ticks up and we have a lot of eye balls on the tournaments. That also means that the filming of the event probably becomes free to the public to maximize exposure. The streamer will make his money through paid sponsors, like other sports. All in all, one pocket is in the best position in a long time. We have almost all the elite players playing it, we have more, bigger and better tournaments, and the grass roots interest in one pocket has never been better than right now. I have been authorized by Buffalos and Derby City Classic promoter Greg Sullivan to pitch this idea for their next tournament. Draft Kings operates in both Louisiana and Indiana. Wish us luck.
A whole 'nother angle I did not even mention above!
 

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The Blob.... Go Phoenixville,Pa. I would pass the diner every time I went to Classic Billiards (now closed). The food tasted like a blob of something. Gulf...how are you feeling?

I do not post much here but enjoy the WWYD's, conversations. 1P. is great....but would be nothing without it's members.
I got the OnNe Pocket Fever and the only cure is ""MORE COW BELL"
Hot and Brown and Plenty of it , is the menu description.
 

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"In my view, sports betting is the key to making one pocket and pool in general go. "

I agree, and think it is especially true of one-pocket. The percentage of shots that don't result in a ball being pocketed bores people who don't know enough about it to appreciate its complexity. But, I think there are lots of people who will watch and bet on one pocket without understanding the game.

Reminds me of a joke you've probably heard, but like my grandmother used to say, "I'm going to tell it anyway because I like to hear it."

A guy makes a $200 bet on Thursday nite football, and loses. LSU is playing Friday nite, so he bets $400 LSU-9; they win by 7. Saturday he bets three teams, $300 each, and a couple of parlays. All lose. Now he's looking at the Sunday NFL sheet, and considering his finances. He's down $1700. The good news is, now he knows he's "due." He bets $800 each on two teams, and $1600 on the cinch.

One of his $800s hits right on the number, so at least he saves that $800, but he blows the other two.

Monday night football, -$4100, and he's desperate. He bets $3000 on the dog and $1500 on the under. His bookie says, "Frank, are you OK on this? I know you as a $200 bettor. You got a burr under your saddle?"

"Nah, nah, don't worry, no problem."

Naturally, the worst happens. Now he's down over $8000, and his wife is gonna kill him. He spends all day Tuesday making the rounds of friends that might lend him some cash. Not much luck.

Evening comes and he doesn't know of any sports action. He calls his bookie and asks, What's goin' tonight?"

"Not much, Frank, but you're gonna have to take care of what you owe before we do any business."

"No problem," he says, "I got about $4000 cash I can bring you and I'll have the rest Thursday." So he takes the bookie $3300.

"Good man, Frank, but the only thing goin' on tonight is college hockey."

"Hockey! What the f**k do I know about hockey?
 

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Heady times for the game of One Pocket these days, if you ask me! You have many more, big money added, One Pocket tournaments going on throughout the year than ever before. You have some very exciting new young players from across the pond showing signs they belong very close to the top of the food chain in One Pocket. You have the top three Fargo rated players in the world competing in various high profile One Pocket challenge matches. You have two of the current top American One Pocket players doing hours of commentary on One Pocket matches, so viewers get a significant window into very top player minds. You have what appears to be most of the major live stream head-to-head feature matches, being our game, One Pocket. What a great time to be a One Pocket player and fan!!
I’m glad to see this. One thing I don’t understand is Fargo rating and the requirement to have one to enter a one pocket event. I don’t do league (boring and tedious) so if your a lone wolf your sh-t out of luck.
 

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I’m glad to see this. One thing I don’t understand is Fargo rating and the requirement to have one to enter a one pocket event. I don’t do league (boring and tedious) so if your a lone wolf your sh-t out of luck.
Not in my book — it means you’re free and clear! I don’t see how anyone could bar you based on a Fargo you don’t have lol
 
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