Pixels, Pockets, and Prize Pools: Is Digital Pool the Next Big Thing in American Esports?
Online billiards has quietly exploded in popularity across the US, pulling in millions of players who've never touched a physical cue in their lives. Gaming platforms are now running virtual pool tournaments with real prize money, sponsorships are starting to flow in, and a new generation of competitors is treating the digital felt just as seriously as any console title. We looked at where digital pool is headed — and whether it's got what it takes to crack the mainstream esports conversation.