Derby City Classic
Orcollo Big Winner at Derby City Classic Derby City Classic XXII, January 24–February 1, 2019 LIVE from the Caesars Southern Indiana, Elizabeth IN
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very year, DCC gets better for the players. All tournaments are now $25,000 added.
The Derby’s Banks and One-Pocket prize funds reached new heights of $92,600 and $79,750, respectively. The total payout amassed $334,600! With 1,270 total entrants, DCC can trumpet that it’s still the largest pro-
By David Thomson: mediumpool.com fessional pool tournament in the world. Creator Greg Sullivan, still reeling from his recent induction to The BCA Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service, was overwhelmed. “It’s been an incredible year. I’m truly humbled,” Diamond’s president Chad Scharlow added, “Needless to say, we express our gratitude to our primary spon-
Dennis Orcollo collected his third Master of the Table title
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sors, the newly remodeled Caesars Southern Indiana, Simonis Cloth, and Cyclop Pool Balls. “Most importantly, the international field of competitors for their undying support. It’s such an honor to have attracted the world’s greatest players.” There were some changes. Relaxed Indiana gambling laws have allowed
