The action continued at the Predator Pro Billiard Series in Las Vegas, where Billy Thorpe and Rubilen Amit delivered commanding performances to claim victory in the Bank Pool Showdown and Women’s Challenge of Champions, respectively.
Thorpe Dominates Bank Pool Showdown in Elite 12-Player Field
In a highly competitive field of 12 of the world’s best bank pool players, Billy Thorpe proved why he was one of the tournament’s biggest favorites. With seven wins and just one loss, Thorpe stormed through the competition, capping his run with a 3-0 sweep in the finals against Roberto Gomez to secure the $16,000 first-place prize.
One of the tournament’s defining moments came in the semifinals, where Thorpe delivered an incredible 10-consecutive bank run—the highest of the event—against Skyler Woodward, cementing his reputation as one of the best bank pool players in the world.
Rubilen Amit Triumphs in the Women’s Challenge of Champions
The highly anticipated Women’s Challenge of Champions saw a thrilling battle between reigning world champions Rubilen Amit (9-Ball) and Kristina Tkach (10-Ball), each proving their mastery in different disciplines.
- Amit claimed the 9-ball match in straight sets (2-0).
- Tkach responded in 10-ball, winning her own 2-0 set victory.
- The decider came in 8-ball, where Amit delivered a clinical 6-3 win to seal the title and further solidify her legacy in the sport.
Final Showdowns Await on Saturday, March 1
As the tournament nears its conclusion, two marquee events remain:
Kamui Mixed Doubles Open – Semifinals (10:00 AM local time)
- Chieh-Yu Chou & Jung-Lin Chang vs. Shui-Ching Chiang & Max Lechner
- Fisher & Kazakis vs. Mayte Ropero & Alex Kazakis
- Finals set for 3:30 PM
Kamui Las Vegas Women’s Open – Semifinals (12:30 PM local time)
- Rubilen Amit vs. Jasmin Ouschan
- Han Yu vs. Chieh-Yu Chou
- Finals scheduled for 7:00 PM
With 11 days of elite competition nearing its grand finale, Las Vegas remains the epicenter of professional billiards, showcasing world-class talent and thrilling matchups.