Dennis Orcollo
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Dennis Orcollo (b. January 28, 1979), sometimes called Dennis Orcullo, is a Filipino professional pool player, nicknamed "Surigao". He has been called "the Philippines' Money-Game King." [1]
Like a number of upcoming players from the Philippines, Orcollo was first seen on television in his contention at the Rising Stars Tournament in 2000. Back then, his skill was rather mediocre. He also made a few appearances in events in the country.
At the 2002 World 9-ball Championship, this was where Orcollo appeared to be a much better player and threat to adversaries. In the last 64, he bested Ralf Souquet 9-8, an outcome that not many expected. Though he lost 9-6 to Efren Reyes in the last 32, he gave quite a challenge and shown improvement in his game.
In 2006, Orcollo began his campaign in the US. There, he won a number of tournaments which include the Reno Open, the Hard Times 9-ball event and a couple of bar table events.
Because his compatriots had entered a less prestigious event in Asia, Orcollo was the only player from the Philippines to compete in the World Straight Pool Championship, the one dominated by Thorsten Hohmann in 2006. Although he didn't win nor receive any prize money, how he played was very promising. He even made a high run of 91 which is quite impressive for someone who comes from a country that's mainly ignorant in straight pool.
In 2007, Orcollo made a better straight pool run of 93 at an exhibition in the US.[1] Also, he almost won his first world title at the WPA World Eight-Ball Championship. However, he was bested by his compatriot Ronato Alcano.
[edit] Achievements
- 2006 Champion - World (9-Ball) Championship Bar Table Tournament
- 2006 Champion - US Bar Table Championship, 8-Ball
- 2006 Champion - 43rd Annual Reno Open
- 2006 Champion - Hard Times Summer Jamboree (9 Ball Division)
- 2006 2nd placer - Hard Times Summer Jamboree (One Pocket Division)
2006 Tournament Results:
- 4th place - US Bar Table Championships 9-Ball Division
- 1st place - US Bar Table Championships 8-Ball Division
- 4th place - SML Entertainment Open 9-Ball Championship
- 17th place - Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championship Open Division
- 1st place - Reno Open
- 2nd place - Hard Times Billiards Summer Jamboree One Pocket
- 1st place - Hard Times Billiards Summer Jamboree 9-Ball
- 3rd place - IPT North American Open Championship
- 5th place - IPT World Open 8-Ball Championship
- 1st place - World Pool League
- 33rd place - World Pool Championship
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