Billiards Digest July 2015

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 Lucky 13? The Billiard Congress of America's Billiard & Home Leisure Expo returns to Las Vegas for the 13th time. Will it be a lucky number for the industry? by Mike Panozzo<br>
30 FIRST DATE: The first episodes of 'The Hustlers', pool reality show on truTV, have aired. Will its ratings warrant a second season? by Mike Panozzo<br>
34 NICK THE GREEK: Nick Ekonomopoulos is making up for lost time. by Ted Lerner<br>
40 2015 BD WEB AWARDS: Jump on the technology high way to keep up with the best websites in billiards. by Nick Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
11 FROM THE EDITOR: More reality. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Bill vs Charlie. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Bustamante finally bags his World 9-Ball title.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: The cue sports make their bid for 2022 Olympics.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: First and foremost.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Luat takes a slice.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Elementary, my dear Watson.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Shaw shines at 'Ginky'.<br>
53 TOUR SPOTTING: Regional tour highlights.<br>
54 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
55 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Here come Messrs Jordan. <br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Tidbits to up your Game.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
26 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles