46 Million North Americans Play Billiards

From pool halls, to pubs to rec rooms, Canadians and Americans love the game of pool. Recently billiards is gaining in popularity...

According to in-depth surveys done by US and Canadian sports and recreation boards, billiards is one of the most participated-in recreational activities in North America...

Although participation declined by approximately 20% from 2005 to 2013, the last several years have seen solid growth in participation - with participation increases of 15% from 2013 to 2019.

The Billiards Congress of America says there are about 46 million people playing pool in about 9,000 facilities throughout North America. Ninety-five percent of those people play pool. Only three percent and two percent play carom and snooker respectively. About one-third of all players are women.