Party Animals of Winter Park, Fla., defeated Bankshots of Louisville, Ky., in the finals of the 2023 8-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Party Animals $30,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Bankshots took home $15,000 as Runners-Up.
Party Animals ousted Cue Hefners of Miami, Fla., in the semifinals while Bankshots defeated Jus Hanging Out of Clifton Heights, Penn. Cue Hefners and Jus Hanging Out each received $7,500 in prize money for making it to the final day of competition.
730 teams competed in this year’s 8-Ball World Championship.
Champions: Party Animals of Winter Park, FL
Back Row (L to R): Carrie Klinkosh, Danielle Woodall, Ana Arboleda, Laci Penton; Front Row (L to R): George Saunders, Gregory Woodall, Brad Fournier, Gregory Pugh
Runners-Up: Bankshots of Louisville, KY
Back Row (L to R): Logan Minzenberger, Troy Fessel, Billy Sleight, Nick Wimsatt; Front Row (L to R): Christian Collier, Kevin Perkins, Theresa Sleight, Edward Sleight
3rd Place: Cue Hefners of Miami, FL
Back Row (L to R): Diego Savelli, Darlene Diaz, Linda Mongalo, Adrian Fernandez; Front Row (L to R): Louise Gestwicki, David Uwate, James Gestwicki, Joshua Gonzalez
3rd Place: Jus Hanging Out of Clifton Heights, PA
Back Row (L to R): Izair Victor, Charles Smart, Donte Hill, Torrey Wallace; Front Row (L to R): Randy Stewart, Franklin Barrett, Darlene Tripp, James Traynham