Parsippany, NJ- Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce Comet Billiards as the newest sponsor of the Predator World Straight Pool Championships. The World 14.1 event has thrived and grown because of the base supporters the game has. Comet Billiards, and its owner Bill Haley, has joined an elite group of patrons such as Randy Goldwater, Joel Schapiro, Predator Cues, Diamond Tables, Simonis Cloth, Master Chalk, and Aramith Balls.
"We really rely on the committment of people that love the game of straight pool, " admits Charlie Williams, Co-Promoter of the event, "People like Bill Haley, Randy Goldwater, and Joel Schapiro keep this game alive. The World Straight Pool Championship could only thrive in a place like the New Jersey/New York area and it needs a strong,local poolroom to help promote the event as well as assist in various needs of the event. Comet Billiards is a perfect fit and Bill Haley is a great ambassador of not only just 14.1, but pool in general."
"I agree that Comet Billiards being a part of this event directly is a great match. We have such a strong following of straight pool fans in my room. I would do anything for the sake of promoting straight pool." said Bill Haley, who will also be volunteering to referee matches during the event.
Comet Billiards is an up-scale billiards room that opened its doors in May 2001 and was voted one of the Top 10 New Rooms by Billiards Digest. Comet hosts many regional tournaments as well as its own events. Comet Billiards also has a thriving weekly Straight Pool League. Comet is located in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Next year Comet will tentatively plan to have the Official Players Meeting for the World Straight Pool Championship , as well as a Charity Event,and Exhibition 14.1 Challenge Match the night before the main event starts.
Tickets can be bought online until 9pm on Sunday July 8. Afterwards, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Tickets can be bought online at www.dragonpromotions.com .Hotel reservations at 1-800-HILTONS "WPA" is group code
