 BCn will broadcast tournament match programming from selected Diamond sponsored events in its new cable and satellite TV series scheduled to begin July 3rd on Empire Sport Network in New York and July 11th on Sunshine Network in Florida. In association with Accu-Stats Video Productions , BCtv’s broadcast debut features the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, which can also be seen nationwide on Dish Network and DirecTV. "This is a turning point for men’s professional pool," said Rob Sykora, BCn president. "With Diamond’s support, we’ve completed the foundation for the broadcasting of major professional events on cable and satellite, which is absolutely essential for pro pool to gain national exposure and corporate sponsor participation." Accu-Stats will play a key role in the future of the broadcast production by lending its 20 years of experience producing tournament match videos. "We’ve produced over 700 tournament matches and we look forward to featuring our efforts on broadcast TV," said Pat Fleming president Accu-Stats. "We’re also very convinced that this broadcast series will take pro pool to the next level." Headquartered in New Albany, Indiana, Diamond is the leading table provider for professional and amateur pool events. BCN is a national network of billiard establishments broadcasting Billiard Club television as their in-house video entertainment. BCtv features match footage, instructional segments, and other entertainment including video footage from Affiliates Clubs in the network. BCtv is a production of BCn in association with Accu-Stats Video Productions and sponsored in part by: APA, Aramith, Billiards Digest, Simonis Cloth, Sardo Rack and a network of affiliate clubs.
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