International Pool Tour News and Qualifier Update

International Pool Tour News and Qualifier UpdateThe International Pool Tour congratulates the following players for qualifying to play in the "IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship" starting July 22nd, 2006 at the Venetian, Las Vegas:Anthony Ginn Corey HarperGary AboodJianbo FuJonathan Pinegar Karl BoyesLouis CondoScott Frost Teddy GarrahanWei Liu After placing first or second in their respective qualifiers this past weekend, these players will be playing for more than $2,000,000 in prize money and a first place prize of $350,000, as well as a place on the Money List! Doing well in the North American Open could result in being in the top 100 on the Money List at the end of 2006, thus qualifying for a 2007 Tour Card.
A 2007 Tour Card is worth a minimum of $100,000, click here for details. At the North American Open, these players are each guaranteed a minimum of $2,000 for qualifying and playing, even if they fail to win a single game. These players stepped up and won their way into an IPT event in the second-to-last week of qualification tournaments. The good news is that there are still five events remaining this weekend. This is however the last chance to qualify for the North American Open, so don't miss the opportunity! Click here to see the full schedule of qualification events for the North American Open. Click here to view tournament results from the qualification events that concluded last weekend. The IPT Qualification System is the best method for populating major tournaments because it weeds all those who don't think that they can succeed, while rewarding those who believe in themselves. Most of the players who took the risk to enter these qualification tournaments have now been rewarded. Remember, the top two players in each tournament qualify for the North American Open. The next four players, third through sixth place finishers, each earn a free entry fee to another qualifier. And four players who place seventh or lower will have a chance to play against an IPT Pro for a free entry fee in another qualifier. This system really is the only true "open" system in which any player, man, woman, or child, can enter and win a place on this historic tour. So if you were thinking about playing and missed your chance this week, you can still sign up for the remaining qualifiers at www.internationalpooltour.com. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.International Pool Tour Television NewsIPT to Premiere on OLNThe International Pool Tour has secured a major television package to air IPT's action-packed "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" series on OLN. The network is carrying the six IPT shows in prime time. The first show premiered Sunday June 4th at 7pm (ET), and the remaining shows will occupy the same time slot of 7pm & 10pm (ET). OLN has scheduled several rebroadcasts; click here for the entire television schedule. The International Pool Tour's "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" features the world's greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for the IPT TV schedule.

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