The U.S. Open Pool Championship has a new home at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. More than 250 players will compete for $300,000 in prizes before a global television audience.
Dubbed the longest running major in billiards, going back almost 50 years, the open will take place September 13 to 18. Prizes total $300,000, with global television coverage.
“The Atlantic City Sports Commission is thrilled to partner with Matchroom Poll to bring the most talented billiard players to our seaside destination,” ACSP Director of Sales Daniel Gallagher said in a news release. “We believe that both the athletes and billiard enthusiasts will find the amenities that Atlantic City has to offer world-class, for what we know, is a world-class event.”
The U.S. Open will feature 256 international players. It will be broadcast live for 54 hours, including on DAZN in the U.S. and Canada, and on Sky Sports in the U.K. and Ireland.
Emily Frazer, managing director for Matchroom Multi Sport, couldn’t be happier with the new home.
“We know the East Coast has a thriving pool community, and we have been excited by the response we’ve had to bringing the event to Atlantic City,” Frazer said.
