Quick Facts
| Tournament | World Pool Championship 2014 |
| Format | 9-Ball |
| Venue | Gold Coast Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
The World Pool Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in American pool, bringing together the top 9-ball players from around the globe for a week of high-stakes, knockout competition. This page covers the 2014 edition of that cue sports event, not any other competition that may share a similar name in a different sport. For a full history of the tournament across all years, visit the World Pool Championship main page.
Tournament Recap
The 2014 World Pool Championship was held under the banner of the Predator 10-Ball World Championship at certain points in its recent history, and the broader “World Pool Championship” branding has shifted between organizers and formats over the years. To be straightforward with you: while this event has a documented history going back decades and has featured legends of the game such as Earl Strickland, Efren Reyes, and Francisco Bustamante, the precise champion, runner-up, and final score for the 2014 specific edition are details I cannot confirm with full confidence from my training data. Rather than invent a result and do a disservice to the players and the sport, I want to flag that clearly here.
What is well documented is the broader context of professional pool in 2014. The sport was in a strong period of international competition, with players from the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and the United States regularly trading blows at the elite level. Filipino players in particular had developed a fearsome reputation on the global stage, and American veterans were always hungry to reclaim ground on home soil or in internationally sanctioned events. The 9-ball format, with its demand for precise shot-making, safety play, and nerves of steel, made every match a compelling watch for fans following via live streams and on-site at the venue.
The tournament structure typically featured a large open field, with players battling through a round-robin or double-elimination format before the later stages narrowed down to a final bracket. The pressure of those late-round matches, where a single mistake can end a run, has always been what separates the World Pool Championship from ordinary tour events. In 2014, the field would have included a mix of seasoned veterans and younger players pushing hard for their first major title, which is exactly the dynamic that has made this event appointment viewing for pool fans for years.
If you have specific, verified result data for the 2014 edition and would like to see it reflected here, the BilliardsBase team welcomes corrections and updates. The integrity of the record matters more than filling space with guesswork. For now, the 2014 chapter of this storied event stands as one whose fine details deserve a careful, sourced account rather than a speculative one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format is used at the World Pool Championship?
The World Pool Championship has primarily been contested in the 9-ball format, though related events under the World Pool-Billiard Association umbrella have also featured 10-ball in certain years. The 9-ball format requires players to pocket balls in numerical order, with the 9-ball being the winning shot.
Who organizes the World Pool Championship?
The event is sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), the international governing body for pocket billiards. The WPA sets the rules and eligibility criteria, while local or regional promoters handle on-the-ground organization and venue arrangements.
Which countries have produced the most World Pool Championship winners?
The Philippines has been one of the most dominant nations in the history of the event, producing multiple champions over the decades. The United States, Taiwan, and Germany have also contributed champions, reflecting how global the top tier of professional pool has become.
How does a player qualify for the World Pool Championship?
Qualification routes typically include continental championships, WPA-recognized ranking events, and host-nation allocated spots. The exact breakdown of spots can change from edition to edition depending on agreements between the WPA and the tournament promoter.
Where can I find more information about the World Pool Championship across all years?
The best place to start is the World Pool Championship overview page right here on BilliardsBase, which covers the tournament’s full history, past champions, and format changes. The WPA’s official website is also a useful reference for official results and player standings.