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Around 500 8-ball players have entered this Autumn's Isle of Man Festival of Pool.
The event will run from September 26 to October 4 and is being billed as the British Open.
There will be competitions for men, women, under 21s, youths, juniors and teams, plus a category for players with physical handicaps and learning difficulties.
Tourism Minister Adrian Earnshaw (pictured) says the tournament will fill a usually quiet period for the Isle of Man:
Hockey: Castletown crowned Ladies Premier League champions
Three other titles decided on Saturday
Rugby: Douglas keep playoff hopes alive
Much needed 31 point victory for Island side
Football: St Mary's into FA Cup Final
Douglas side will face Corinthians
FC Isle of Man claim comeback win to secure league safety
Ravens beat City of Liverpool who are relegated after defeat
