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06/02/2026
The June Qualifier for the 2027 Doc Hill is this Saturday (1st Saturday of the month). Play starts at 1:00Pm. Tables open for free play at 12:30.
$20 entry. Must be an active league player playing on a team that either plays out of the Rum Runner or travels through the Rum Runner in their division. Contact Jack Murray with questions.
05/15/2026
Five of six tables are available tonight for customer play. Beer is cold! Come on down!
05/06/2026
SAVE THE DATE:
The 2nd Annual Jimmy Mataya Memorial 8-Ball Classic is July 11-12th at the Rum Runner Lounge. We are contacting the players who played last year, as they get first option. Then we will open registrations
05/03/2026
Congratulations to Dennis Trujillo as the winner of the May Doc Hill Memorial Qualifier!
05/02/2026
14 players for the May Doc Hill Qualifier. Come sweat it and enjoy the Trip-Tip cookoff!
Here’s the link to the bracket:
Create and manage your own pool leagues and tournaments and challenge other players from around the pool world.
04/28/2026
May Doc Hill Qualifier is this Saturday! Play starts at 1:00Pm. Tables open for practice at 12:30PM.
$20 entry. Players must be rated 580 or lower and play on league teams that either play out of or travel through the Rum Runner.
04/23/2026
Next Wednesday, since TAP League is on break, we are doing a "Pop-Up" 9-Ball tournament. All skill levels welcome! No league rewuirements.
$10 entry fee and the bar is adding $100 to the pot. Double elimination handicapped races to 3. R3 Hot Race Charts used. BCAPL rules 9-ball with no 3-foul rule. No headphones. Optional $5 & $10 sidepots.
Registration starts at 6:00 PM. Tables open for free practice at 6:30PM. Play starts at 7:00 PM sharp! No early registration. Must be present to register. Capped at the first 32 paid entries. Played on four Diamond 7' tables.
Let's play some 9-Ball!
04/14/2026
It’s that time of year again!!! Come bbq in the parking lot at the Rumrunner Trop MAY 2nd. Starts at noon
04/13/2026
The 16th Annual Western Women’s Charity 9-Ball Challenge was a HUGE success! Together we raised a total of $7,751 for the Helen J. Stewart School for Mentally and Physically Disadvantaged Children. In the words of Geno Hill: “please tell everyone Thank You!”
Gigi Callejas was on a mission and played amazing, going undefeated to take down the championship! She met a game Melissa Morris in the final four of the winners side, winning 4-1 to face a hot shooting Anna Loucks in the hotseat match. Gigi won the hotseat 6-1.
Meanwhile, Melissa Morris wanted her rematch and stormed back through the losers side beating Lisa Stauning 7-0, Keri Ingram 6-1 and Anna Loucks 7-1 to get to the finals where she would have to double-dip Gigi. Gigi, however, did not miss a beat and won the finals 4-2.
Again, thank you to all 48 ladies who came out to play, as well as all who helped make the Calcutta a huge success! Thank you!
Also, congratulations to Steven Harris for winning the South West Satin cue we raffled off!
See all the results on the online bracket: https://digitalpool.com/tournaments/16th-annual-western-womens-charity-9-ball-challenge-at-the-rum-runner-las-vegas/bracket
04/11/2026
48 Ladies for the 16th Annual Western Women's Charity 9-Ball Challenge this weekend at the Rum Runner! Here is the link to the bracket:
Create and manage your own pool leagues and tournaments and challenge other players from around the pool world.
04/11/2026
It’s getting to be that time! The Calcutta starts in a few minutes. Raffle tickets are on sale for the South West Satin cue with 100% of the proceeds going to the Helen J. Stewart School for Mentally and Physically Disadvantaged Children!
1 Ticket = $20
3 Tickets = $50
8 Tickets = $100
04/10/2026
Once again, Geno Hill has bought a South West Satin cue to raffle off this weekend of the Western Women’s Charity 9-Ball Challenge! 100% of the 💰 money 💰 raised goes to the Helen J. Stewart School, as always.
We will start selling tickets Friday night at 5:00PM before the Calcutta and do the drawing Sunday before the final match.
You must be present to buy tickets and cash only.
$20 = 1 Ticket
$50 = 3 Tickets
$100 = 8 Tickets
See you this weekend!
04/05/2026
Congratulations to Jerry “Bear” Dute as the winner of the April Doc Hill Qualifier!
04/04/2026
11 Players today for the April Doc Hill Qualifier. Here is the link to the bracket:
Create and manage your own pool leagues and tournaments and challenge other players from around the pool world.
04/04/2026
The inaugural Gordie Hill Memorial 9-Ball Classic is August 22-23rd, 2026. We opened up registrations today and players can still register at the bar. See the bartender for an entry form and pay your $150 entry fee.
Format is true double elimination with races to 5 on both sides. Alternate break and rack your own. No 3-Foul Rule and the 9 does not count on the break in the bottom two pockets.
To be eligible, players must be rated 499 or lower and play on a league team that plays out of Rum Runner or travels through the Rum Runner. Players must be active players playing at least two consecutive seasons for eligibility.
Player's meeting and Calcutta will be Friday, August 21st, at the Rum Runner Lounge at 8:00 PM. Field is capped at the first 48 paid entries.
Player List:
1. Phil Tatum
2. Rebecca Hendrix
3. Tanja Harris
4. Steven Harris
5. Sandy West
6. Trish Diamond
7. Jay Johnson
8. John VanGorder
9. Marshall Demos
10. Justin Rogers
11. Bill Paolella
12. Jimmy Astorga
13. Scott Bower
14. Shane Whennen
15. Felisa Bernard
16. Nick Gonzales
17. Tony Rapone
18. Oliver Gonzales
19. Jason Southwick
20. Sean Kinilau
21.
04/04/2026
Registration for the inaugural Gordie Hill Memorial 9-Ball Classic is Saturday, April 4th, at 11:00AM. Taken on a first-come-first-registered basis, so be there early!
04/04/2026
April Doc Hill Qualifier for the 2027 Doc Hill Memorial is tomorrow at 1:00PM at the Rum Runner.
To be eligible players must be rated 580 or lower and be an active player for two consecutive seasons on a league team that plays out of the Rum Runner or travels through the Rum Runner.
Entry fee is $20. See you there!
04/02/2026
It’s that time of year again! If you know, you know!
Southern Nevada 9-Ball Pool League 2026 Spring Season starts next week and team folders are at the bar!
03/25/2026
A lot of players are asking: “How do I sign up for the ‘Gordie’?”
Only way to sign up is at the Rum Runner Lounge Saturday, April 4th. At 11:00AM. Be early as we take registrations in order of when you get (and stay) there. Just like the Doc Hill. Must pay full $150 entry fee to register. Field capped at first 48 paid players. We will start an Alternates list.
They also ask: “Can I play in it?”
To be eligible to play you must both be rated 499* or lower (tournament directors discretion) AND play league on a team that plays out of Rum Runner or travels through Rum Runner in divisional play.
* All unestablished players ratings will be reviewed.
See you all Saturday April 4th!
03/23/2026
At the Rum Runner we celebrate Day Drinkers!
Manic Mondays, day drinkers get $3.00 off any burgers when drinking at the bar!
03/20/2026
The 35th Annual Andy Mercer Memorial 9-Ball Classic starts at 10:00AM today at the Rum Runner! Follow the action on the live stream here:
35th Annual Andy Mercer Memorial 9-Ball Classic at the Rum Runner, Las VegasOpen, $250 entry. Race to 6 on both sides. True Double-Elimination. No 3-Foul ...
03/15/2026
It’s the Sunday of the 25th Annual “Doc” Hill Memorial 9-Ball Classic at the Rum Runner. Here is the link to the live stream:
25th Annual "Doc" Hill Memorial 9-Ball Classic at the Rum Runner, Las VegasLocal "B" Player tournament for players who play league on teams that play out of ...
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What people say
Rum Runner Lounge on E Tropicana Avenue is the perfect spot for sports fans and pub-goers alike. With regular events like the Las Vegas League Players Championship and Doc Hill Qualifiers, there's always something exciting happening at this lively venue. And it's not just about the games - Rum Runner Lounge also hosts charity events like the recent Tri-Tip Cookoff and Margarita Blendoff to support local schools. The food is delicious, the margaritas are top-notch, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Congratulations to Derek Reppenhagen for winning the May Doc Hill Qualifier - we can't wait to see who takes home the trophy next!
