Kenny C. Crowned 'King of the Box' at Packy's Sports Pub

The inaugural 'King of the Box' pool tournament at Packy's Sports Pub concluded on August 30, 2026, with Kenny C. (Chavarria) taking the title. The event featured 21 amateur and semi-professional players in a double-elimination format with a total prize pool of $3,420, comprising $2,100 from entry fees and $1,320 from a Calcutta auction. Kenny C. remained undefeated throughout, first defeating Brad H. in the winners' bracket final and then again in the championship match. He earned $1,050 from the main pot plus additional Calcutta payouts. Brad H. mounted an impressive comeback from the losers' bracket, winning five consecutive elimination matches to reach the final, securing $700 for second place. A notable aspect was the Calcutta auction: Chris C. invested $200 to buy 100% of Kenny C. and half-shares on the 2nd–4th place finishers, a strategy that paid off handsomely. Other players such as Sean B. reached the top four. The tournament fostered a vibrant atmosphere at the pub and is expected to become an annual event. While not a professional ranking event, the tournament strengthens grassroots pool culture. Future editions may attract larger fields. Kenny C. and Brad H. could emerge as local stars with consistent performances.