{"id":14090,"date":"2026-06-01T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=57754b61c2c784616fa4c680c0c4bdaf"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:28:00","slug":"avia-cues-up-the-8-ball-strike-cup-in-game-tournament-with-80k-prize-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=14090","title":{"rendered":"Avia Cues Up The 8 Ball Strike Cup In-Game Tournament with $80K Prize Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n8 Ball Strike In-Game Tournament to Feature Notable Influencer Hosts in Championship Livestream & Signed Messi Jersey for Champion<\/i><\/p>

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AviaGames<\/a>, the leader in casual, skill-based games, has officially revealed the 8 Ball Strike Cup<\/a>, the premier in-game championship tournament for the free mobile pool game, 8 Ball Strike<\/i><\/a>, as part of Avia\u2019s wider partnership with the Argentine Football Association<\/a> (AFA). As Avia\u2019s first tournament of this caliber, its Championship will feature commentary from well-known creators Troydan and Venom.<\/p><\/a><\/a>

\nStarting on June 12, players can join the 8 Ball Strike <\/i>Cup to showcase their precision and strategy for ultimate prizes! The tournament will feature a total prize payout of $30,000 in cash rewards and $50,000 in in-game Bonus Cash, which will both be shared amongst the top 8 players in the playoffs. The champion will win $10,000 cash and a signed jersey from AFA players and football legends, Lionel Messi, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez and Juli\u00e1n Alvarez.<\/p>

\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited to celebrate our partnership with the AFA with our first-ever tournament and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our players,\u201d stated Vickie Chen, CEO of AviaGames. \u201cTransforming 8 Ball Strike\u2019s<\/i> everyday gameplay into a high-stakes challenge creates the perfect global stage for our influencer partners, and we can\u2019t wait to watch players go head to head for the thrilling prizes.\u201d<\/p>

\nOn July 16-17, the tournament\u2019s Championship will be livestreamed and hosted by popular video game creator and entertainer, Troydan<\/a>, who has amassed over 5 million social media followers; Florian Kohler, known globally as Venom Trickshots<\/a>, a world-renowned trick shot artist, billiards entertainer, and creator with over 2 million social media followers and Katie Bedford, esports host and commentator. Players can tune into the livestream on 8 Ball Strike<\/i>'s Facebook<\/a> and Venom and Troydan's YouTube channels.<\/p>

\n\u201cI can\u2019t wait to work with AviaGames to bring more excitement to the 8 Ball Strike Cup Championship as a commentator,\u201d stated Troydan. \u201cI look forward to players bringing their A-game and energy to this one-of-a-kind event!\u201d<\/p>

\n\u201cAs a lifelong fan of pool, I\u2019m excited to see how the 8 Ball Strike Cup brings the technique, creativity, and pressure of the game into a new competitive arena,\u201d said Florian \u201cVenom\u201d Kohler. \u201cIt should be a lot of fun to watch the players compete, break down the big moments, and see what kind of shots and strategy show up during the Championship.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe 8 Ball Strike Cup features a multi-stage competitive format in which the top 32 group champions compete for the title. More details on each stage are below:<\/p>