Controversial Mosconi Cup Rules: Billy Thorpe, Two-Time Champion, Sidelined for Financial Reasons

Recently, the Vietnamese and international billiards community has been buzzing with news about strict eligibility rules at the Mosconi Cup of the World Nineball Tour. Specifically, after participating in the US Open, Billy Thorpe - two-time Mosconi Cup champion - was disqualified from the list of participants because he missed more than two major events under the 'miss no more than two majors' rule. This is not just Thorpe's personal story but also reflects greater financial and participation pressures on top pool players.