Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to be the Official Table Sponsor at the 2005 TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS SHOOTOUT to be December 10, 2005 at the Hall of Fame basketball court in Springfield, MA where billiard champions from around the world will go head-to-head.

TEXAS HOLD 'EM is widely considered to be the toughest tournament to win in professional billiards. Once each year eight champions and legends of the sport are brought together in a shootout with a pressure-cooker format for $100,000 winner-take-all. The purse is the largest of any invitational event in the world. And the winner claims one of the most coveted titles in pool - Texas Hold 'Em Billiards Champion.

The 2005 field includes top stars of the sport. Johnny Archer, voted Player of the Decade. Marlon Manalo, 2005 Reno Open Champion. Charlie Williams, 2005 Planet Open Champion. Corey Deuel, 2004 Sudden Death 7-Ball Champion. Gabe Owen, 2004 U.S. Open Champion. Rodney Morris, 2004 Sands Open Champion. Luc Salvas, 2004 Canadian Pro Champion. Robb Saez, 2004 Pro Tour Champion.

Basketball Hall of Fame, the Host Site, will make the 2005 event ADMISSION FREE to pool fans from around the USA and the world. The tournament will be held on the Hall of Fame basketball court, and there will be three playing sessions in the one-day invitational tournament. On Saturday, December 10, the two semifinals will be played at 4PM and 5:30PM, and the Championship match will be played at 7:00PM. The semifinals and the Championship match will be taped for telecast on ESPN.

The TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP is regarded as the supreme test of skill in the sport. The tournament format, somewhat like poker on a pool table, is the most demanding test of 9-Ball skill in professional billiards. Four players compete against each other in a match, with sixteen games to a match, and players are required to make huge bets and often forced to go "ALL-IN." The dollars bet per game escalates as the match progresses, and the winner of a game collects the amount bet from the other three players. Games 13 - 16 in a match require "ALL-IN" bets from all players in both semifinals and the Championship match. Only one man will be left standing and he walks away with $100,000! The last man standing will also capture the TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP crown. The trophy and the winner's check will be presented by Basketball Hall of Fame and Olhausen Billiards, and Viking Cues will award a special presentation cue. The tournament is also sponsored by Aramith Super Pro Balls, Simonis Cloth, Mueller Recreational Products, Original Italian Slate, Liguria International, Ozone Billiards, Silver Cup Chalk, Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield Business Improvement District and the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The 2005 event will be the premier tournament of the year, and will be televised on ESPN in early 2006. Those attending should arrive early for each tournament session since the event is Admission Free. Make plans today to attend the 2005 TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. For information call 860-379-8414 or visit the website at www.texasholdembilliards.com.

Olhausen, located in Poway, California, is known for their beautifully hand-crafted pool tables and fine line of matching game room accessories. The Olhausen Authorized Dealer Network extends throughout the United States and the world. Olhausen products are proudly made in the USA and are available in Oak, Maple, Cherry, and a variety of exotic hardwoods, which can be custom-finished to match your décor. Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. is celebrating over 30 years in the business and has consistently pursued a tradition of dedication to Quality, Service, Selection, and Value. These attributes have earned the company the title of "The Best in Billiards." For more information about Olhausen or its products, call 1-800-866-4606 or log on to Olhausen's World Wide Web Site at (http://www.olhausenbilliards.com). Texas Hold 'Em Billiards Shootout $100,000 Winner-Take-All Purse

Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. is proud to be the Official Table Sponsor at the 2005 TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS SHOOTOUT to be December 10, 2005 at the Hall of Fame basketball court in Springfield, MA where billiard champions from around the world will go head-to-head.

TEXAS HOLD 'EM is widely considered to be the toughest tournament to win in professional billiards. Once each year eight champions and legends of the sport are brought together in a shootout with a pressure-cooker format for $100,000 winner-take-all. The purse is the largest of any invitational event in the world. And the winner claims one of the most coveted titles in pool - Texas Hold 'Em Billiards Champion.

The 2005 field includes top stars of the sport. Johnny Archer, voted Player of the Decade. Marlon Manalo, 2005 Reno Open Champion. Charlie Williams, 2005 Planet Open Champion. Corey Deuel, 2004 Sudden Death 7-Ball Champion. Gabe Owen, 2004 U.S. Open Champion. Rodney Morris, 2004 Sands Open Champion. Luc Salvas, 2004 Canadian Pro Champion. Robb Saez, 2004 Pro Tour Champion.

Basketball Hall of Fame, the Host Site, will make the 2005 event ADMISSION FREE to pool fans from around the USA and the world. The tournament will be held on the Hall of Fame basketball court, and there will be three playing sessions in the one-day invitational tournament. On Saturday, December 10, the two semifinals will be played at 4PM and 5:30PM, and the Championship match will be played at 7:00PM. The semifinals and the Championship match will be taped for telecast on ESPN.

The TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP is regarded as the supreme test of skill in the sport. The tournament format, somewhat like poker on a pool table, is the most demanding test of 9-Ball skill in professional billiards. Four players compete against each other in a match, with sixteen games to a match, and players are required to make huge bets and often forced to go "ALL-IN." The dollars bet per game escalates as the match progresses, and the winner of a game collects the amount bet from the other three players. Games 13 - 16 in a match require "ALL-IN" bets from all players in both semifinals and the Championship match. Only one man will be left standing and he walks away with $100,000! The last man standing will also capture the TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP crown. The trophy and the winner's check will be presented by Basketball Hall of Fame and Olhausen Billiards, and Viking Cues will award a special presentation cue. The tournament is also sponsored by Aramith Super Pro Balls, Simonis Cloth, Mueller Recreational Products, Original Italian Slate, Liguria International, Ozone Billiards, Silver Cup Chalk, Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield Business Improvement District and the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The 2005 event will be the premier tournament of the year, and will be televised on ESPN in early 2006. Those attending should arrive early for each tournament session since the event is Admission Free. Make plans today to attend the 2005 TEXAS HOLD 'EM BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. For information call 860-379-8414 or visit the website at www.texasholdembilliards.com.

Olhausen, located in Poway, California, is known for their beautifully hand-crafted pool tables and fine line of matching game room accessories. The Olhausen Authorized Dealer Network extends throughout the United States and the world. Olhausen products are proudly made in the USA and are available in Oak, Maple, Cherry, and a variety of exotic hardwoods, which can be custom-finished to match your décor. Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing, Inc. is celebrating over 30 years in the business and has consistently pursued a tradition of dedication to Quality, Service, Selection, and Value. These attributes have earned the company the title of "The Best in Billiards." For more information about Olhausen or its products, call 1-800-866-4606 or log on to Olhausen's World Wide Web Site at (http://www.olhausenbilliards.com).