APA World Pool Championships
The World’s Largest Pool Tournament
August 10-19, 2017* in Las Vegas
*Event dates subject to change
The culmination of weekly APA League play is the APA World Pool Championships, held at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This event consists of the 9-Ball World Championship, 8-Ball World Championship, Ladies 8-Ball Championship, Jack & Jill Championship , Masters Championship, and the MiniMania events.
APA 8-Ball World Championship
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $25,000.
APA 9-Ball World Championship
This event is open to any combination of men and women, with a 1st Place prize of $15,000.
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World Pool Championships Hotel Information
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Guest Room Safety Tips
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Prohibited Team Names
Not all names are created equal — this tournament is rated PG.
Travel Discounts
Discounts on travel to and around Vegas
Scooter Rental
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Event Program
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Shipping Something to Vegas?
Information on shipping items, including pool cues, to the Westgate Hotel & Casino
Team Shirt Contest
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Team Captain Video
Watch APA Championship Match Coverage
We will be streaming the championship rounds of each event live.
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Tournament Brackets and Standings
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Latest News
2017 Jack & Jill Doubles Championship Results
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Money Shot of Toledo, Ohio - Corey Pounders (SL6) and Pauline Craycraft (SL3) - were crowned Champions in the Jack & Jill Doubles Championship! They defeated Corner's Couple of Martinsburg, W.V. - Eric Laisure (SL6) and Beth...
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2017 9-Ball World Championship Results
5th Street Players of Dupo, Ill., defeated The Contenders II of West Covina, Calif., in the finals of the 2017 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned 5th Street Players $15,000 in 1st Place prize money, while The Contenders II took home $7,000...
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2017 Ladies 8-Ball Championship Results
The Ladies 8-Ball Championship concluded on Sunday, Aug. 13! The finals of the event pitted Hensley's Angels of Blue Springs, Mo., against Apocalipsticks of Chicago, lll. The first match paired Hensley's Angels' Katlyn Harris (SL4) against Apocalipsticks'...
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APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship
August 10-13, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
Held in conjunction with the APA World Pool Championships, the Ladies 8-Ball Championship is open to Ladies only teams with a maximum of 5 players.
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APA Jack & Jill Championship
August 13-15, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
One of APA's most loved events, the Jack & Jill Championships provide couples a way to compete in a fast paced style and exciting format.
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APA Masters Championship
August 15-18, 2017, Las Vegas, NV*
Our most aggressive of formats for our most competitive players. Get your 4 best players together and see if you have what it takes to be a master.
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MiniMania Tournaments
MiniMania Mini Tournaments
During the Championships in Las Vegas, the APA hosts MiniMania events nearly around-the-clock, which consist of a variety of formats, providing APA members with as many opportunities as possible to compete.
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