Laurance, Ewa Mataya

Ewa Mataya Laurance is a world-class pro. Nominated for inclusion in the prestigious Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame, she has won numerous tournaments from London to Las Vegas, as well as in her native Sweden. She travels over 300 days a year attending tournaments and private events.

Thomas C. Shaw is managing editor of "Pool and Billiards Magazine," and author of "The Proprietors Manual: How to Open and Operate a Successful Billiard Room,"