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Event is played on 72 Valley tables GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, – The Ohio Coin Machine Association (OCMA) held The event, which is affiliated with the Valley National Eight Ball Association (VNEA), offered almost $60,000 in prize money. The tournament was played on 72 Valley tables. Valley is the largest sponsor of the VNEA. “Amid some unfamiliar challenges, OCMA’s annual State 8-Ball Championships were largely a success. It was our first tournament under the state’s new smoking ban, which prohibits smoking in all public places,” said David P. Corey, executive vice president of the OCMA. “OCMA looks forward to continuing to fine-tune the state tournament in order to provide the highest quality program that benefits not only our membership, but also the all-important player.” Although the number of entries decreased slightly over last year’s record number, the spectator attendance at this year’s tournament remained constant. Thousands attended the event at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The Open ‘A’ Division was won by Sinners-Sanchez. The Open ‘AA’ Division was championed by The Players. The Sharkettes took the Ladies ‘A’ Division, while Nick’s Players won the Ladies ‘AA’ Division. “State tournaments are a very important part of us here at Valley. The players at this year’s Ohio tournament were passionate about the game,” said Dave Courington, vice president of sales and promotions for Valley-Dynamo. “Although the organizers faced some challenges this year, they truly pulled off a first-class event, catering to the players’ needs and concerns.” Results
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its 26th Annual State 8-Ball Championships April 26-28 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. Almost 2,000 players representing 372 teams from all over the state participated in this year’s event.
