Billiards GOAT Efren “Bata” Reyes To Play At APPT Manila Charity Event on Aug 1
Efren “Bata” Reyes, the legendary billiards player hailed as the best in the world, is set to dazzle at the APPT Manila Charity Event on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the stunning Cove Manila in Okada.
Arriving last night, Reyes is fired up to swap his pool cue for poker chips. Don’t miss the chance to rub shoulders with a living legend at the “meet and greet” starting at 11:15am, before the cards hit the table at 11:30am.
Buy-in for the Charity Event is just PHP 10,000 (~USD 170) which features a PHP 1 Million guaranteed prize pool.
Filipino Efren “Bata” Reyes, known as the billiards GOAT has a career that spans decades. Starting at a young age, he quickly rose to prominence to be coined, “The Magician” for his amazing shot-making abilities
Reyes has won over 100 professional tournaments, including prestigious events like the WPA World Nine-Ball Championship, the US Open Nine-Ball Championship, and the World Cup of Pool. He was the first Asian player to be inducted into the Billiard Congress of America’s Hall of Fame. Off the table, Reyes is celebrated for his humility and sportsmanship, making him a beloved figure in the pool community worldwide.
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