The top four countries where pool is played are:
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The U.K use smaller tables, object and cue balls compared to the American game |
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Other countries playing the U.K game include:- France - Spain - Australia |
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5.2 million people play pool every week in the U.K. |
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Over 2 million people play pool regularly and over 3 million are casual players |
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62,000 tables are supplied by pool table operators to public houses, clubs, hotels, etc. |
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B.A.P.T.O members supply to over 20,000 sites in the U.K. |
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B.A.P.T.O has its own players database which is restricted only to 'key players' Â Â i.e. team captains, organisers etc - These 'Key Players' mean that we can reach the POOL PLAYERS effectively and quickly |
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Through its members and database, B.A.P.T.O can provide sponsors with a huge Potential targeted audience. Below the line Promotional Opportunities are tremendous |
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The average player is 32 years old earning over £17k., 60% are married/with a partner and half have children. Over 80% drive and 60% own their home. The key players/organisers on the B.A.P.T.O database can reach in total, 22,000 other players. There are over 2,000,000 regular players, with 64% visiting their pub/club over 3 times per week, over 88% of the sites have satellite with 97% of players stating that they would ask for it to be switched on where relevant. (These statistics were taken from the B.A.P.T.O questionnaire) |
