Over 1, 050 players are participating in the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament this weekend at the Casper Events Center.
This year is the first time the event has been held at the Events Center and is one of the largest in terms of players, according to organizer Tom Tysver.
114 pool tables were carefully set up in total, with the majority of the tables on the main floor and the rest in the upstairs banquet room.
The public is welcome to watch the players and admission is free. The games continue through Sunday.
Linda Yedinak adjusts her St. Paddy’s Day headgear before playing in the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament on Friday afternoon at the Casper Events Center. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Balls are racked up during the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament on Friday afternoon. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Benny Hodges of Gillette concentrates on a shot while competing in the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament on Friday afternoon at the Casper Events Center. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Bethany Sandlian of Lyman sets up for a shot during the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament on Friday afternoon. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)Crews set up 114 tables inside the Casper Events Center for the 24th Annual VNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Pool Tournament. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)(Dan Cepeda, Oil City)
