Invitation Only
PBL Invitational Chips Tournament
A small-field 10-Ball survival ring game where every rack matters.
September 26, 20265:00 PM$50 Entry6-Player Field
Entry
Invitation Only · Orientation Event
This is a private PBL invitational with a hard cap of 6 confirmed players. Additional invited players may be listed as alternates. Entry is $50.
Orientation Event: This is a full competitive PBL Invitational. A complete rules walkthrough will be provided before play so every player understands the format. A pre-game rules briefing is conducted for every PBL Invitational.
During the first 60 minutes, a player who reaches zero chips may use one free 5-chip lifeline.
After reaching zero chips, each player may also use one $25 buyback for 10 chips. The buyback is 50% of the entry fee and may be used only once.
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Field
2 / 6 Confirmed
Six confirmed players is the hard cap. Alternates remain available if a confirmed player cannot attend.
Adam CovingtonConfirmed
Tony AllenConfirmed
Official Rules
PBL Invitational 10-Ball
ONE BALL · ONE POCKET · NO LUCK. On every shot, the player calls one ball and one pocket. Only the called ball and called pocket matter. Banks, kicks, rails, combinations, caroms and kisses do not have to be called.
Legal Shots
The cue ball must first contact the lowest-numbered object ball on the table. If the called ball is not legally pocketed, at least one ball must reach a rail after contact. Any accidentally pocketed object ball is immediately spotted.
Break
Every ball pocketed on the break is spotted, including the 10-ball. If the breaker pockets one or more balls, the breaker remains at the table and continues shooting.
10-Ball
The 10-ball must be the single called ball and must enter the called pocket to win. If it is pocketed accidentally or in the wrong pocket, it spots. If the player's called object ball is legally pocketed and the 10-ball also falls accidentally, the 10 spots and the shooter continues.
Fouls
After a foul, the incoming player may take the shot from where the cue ball lies or give the shot back to the player who fouled. There is no general ball in hand and the cue ball is not moved.
Pocket Scratch
If the cue ball is scratched into a pocket, it is placed in the kitchen. If the required lowest-numbered object ball is in the kitchen, that object ball spots.
Spotting Balls
When multiple balls must be spotted, the lowest-numbered ball spots first on the foot spot. Each higher-numbered ball is placed directly behind it toward the foot rail, frozen when possible. If the normal position is blocked, place the ball as close as possible on the spotting line without moving an interfering ball.
Ring Game Format
All confirmed players start with 20 chips. The winner of each rack collects the current chip value from every other active player. The opening field starts at 1 chip per opponent, the pressure stage moves to 2, the Final Three plays for 4, and the Heads-Up Showdown plays for 5.
Opening Lifeline: During the first 60 minutes of play, a player who reaches zero chips may receive one free 5-chip lifeline. It may be used only once.
One-Time Buyback: After reaching zero chips, a player may buy back once for $25 and receive 10 chips.
Prize payouts are based on the final purse and will be announced before play begins.
