Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of billiards:
Arizona Open Pool Championship
The inaugural Arizona Open Pool Championship took place from August 13 to 16, 2026, at the Quechan Casino Resort in Yuma, Arizona. The tournament featured a 128-player single-elimination format with a $125,000 prize fund. Estonian player Denis Grabe emerged victorious, defeating Serbia’s Aleksa Pecelj 13-5 in the final. Grabe’s path to the title included notable wins over Jesus Atencio, former European Open champion Mickey Krause, world number one Aloysius Yapp, and Jefrey Roda in the semifinals. (quarterkingbilliards.com)
Northern Open Snooker Championship
Held at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, England, the 2026 Northern Open concluded on August 17. World number one and reigning world champion David Causier demonstrated exceptional skill, defeating Robert Hall 1,014-94 in the final. Throughout the two-day event, Causier maintained a dominant performance, with his largest winning margin exceeding 500 points in every match. (wpbsa.com)
Upcoming US Open Pool Championship
The 2026 US Open Pool Championship is set to take place from August 25 to 30 in Frisco, Texas. The 256-player field is headlined by world number one Aloysius Yapp, who will defend his title. The tournament boasts a $500,000 prize fund and features 15 former US Open champions, including Fedor Gorst, Joshua Filler, Francisco Sánchez Ruiz, Jayson Shaw, Johnny Archer, and five-time champion Shane Van Boening. (spmbilliardsmedia.com)
Partnership Announcement
TAOM Chalk has been announced as the official chalk partner for the 2026 US Open Pool Championship. This collaboration marks TAOM Chalk’s first partnership with the World Nineball Tour, highlighting its commitment to supporting professional pool events. (cuepoint.cloud)
These developments underscore the dynamic and competitive nature of the billiards scene, with players and events continually shaping the sport’s landscape.
