Miss No More Than Two Majors Rule Sidelines Billy Thorpe From Mosconi Cup

After the US Open concluded, the Mosconi Cup participation rule of the World Nineball Tour has caused a major shock in the billiards community. Two-time Mosconi Cup champion and one of the leading historical players, Billy Thorpe, has been sidelined from major events. According to the new rule, players can only participate in no more than two major events per year. Thorpe missed the European Open in March, the UK Open in May, and the Arizona Open. He cited financial reasons, as traveling to the US and European events is expensive. He was surprised by the decision and called it one of the dumbest rules I've seen in pool. The rule not only affects Thorpe but also impacts other players like Lukas Fracasso-Verner and Ronel Nalaunan. These players are also affected by missing major events, raising concerns about the quality of the tournaments. From the perspective of a data analysis expert, this rule creates a strict barrier between finances and competitive participation. It may reduce the appeal of the Mosconi Cup, the important team event between the US and Europe. Many top players are under financial pressure, leading to selective participation in events. This could affect the development of American 9-ball.