International Pool Tour

Closely modeled on the PGA Tour, the IPT offered the largest prize funds in pool history in its first year.

[3] Many pool enthusiasts were initially skeptical, but the first event was successful, and at the time was the biggest tournament in billiards history.

The IPT was not in a financial position to continue hosting large world-class events, so they shifted their strategy to live streaming matches that pitted the best players against each other.

In the events Trudeau refused to follow some of the rules normally required by pool's governing bodies, in particular the policy that all prize money be held in escrow.

[8] In September 2006, just prior to the IPT World Open Eight-ball Championship in Reno, Nevada, Kevin Trudeau announced that the IPT had entered into an agreement to be acquired by Ho Interactive,[9][10] a new company started by casino owner billionaire Stanley Ho, a deal which failed.