The second week in November may not be a peak time to visit the seaside town of Blackpool, but the Norbreck Castle Hotel was absolutely bouncing last weekend with an unprecedented buzzing atmosphere, as it welcomed pool players from the UK and France to the 42nd BAPTO...

BAPTO are delighted to announce that three teams from the renowned AFEBAS Blackball Association in France, will be attending the BAPTO finals this November. They are sending three of their winning amateur teams, from the lowest divisions of their annual ‘AFEBAS...

The 41st annual BAPTO event reached a new milestone in its tournament history, attracting a full house of 128 teams, with more on the waiting list. This event officially sold out, proving the popularity of the UK’s longest established pool tournament. Big...

We are extremely saddened and deeply shocked to announce that Alistair Bailie from 'Sanctuary Cues', tragically passed away on Monday 23rd April. Aggie, as he was known to many, had a heart of gold and was a true gentleman of the cue sports world. He has been the cue...