Stars Shine at Billiard Education Fundraiser Pros help raise funds for junior billiards The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) held their annual “Challenge the Stars” fundraiser on May 13th at the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. The BCA Pool League (BCAPL) National 8-Ball Championships and the 8th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championships were held at the Riviera that week, providing opportunity for participation by both pro and amateur billiards talent. Over $4,000 was raised through “challenge the pro” matches and auctions to help support junior billiard programs and scholarships. Thirteen pros accepted challenges from highly skilled amateurs who were among the 7,000 players competing in the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championship. Participating pros were Francisco Bustamante, Dominic Esposito, Allison Fisher, Thorsten Hohmann, Melissa Little, Rafael Martinez, Cathy Metzinger, Caroline Pao, Stefano Pelinga, Efren Reyes, Tom“Dr. Cue” Rossman, Adam Smith, and Laura Smith. All … [Read more...]