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As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

Bowling centers have been moved into Phase 2 of business reopening in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak announced on Tuesday. That means centers may open their doors on Friday, albeit with some gray area for those located within Las Vegas.“Nevadans have done an incredible job helping to flatten the curve, and I want to again thank you for understanding the severity of this

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

“The PBA has been tracking the movement toward legalizing betting in America with great interest,” PBA COO Lev Ekster recently told BonusSeeker.com. “We have been speaking with experts on betting and educating our organization as to how to approach this coming opportunity effectively and responsibly.”As Online Gambling reported, bowling lends itself to a wide range of wagering options, including traditional head-to-head

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

The Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority was scheduled to hear a formal proposal today by P3 Partners, detailing its plans to redevelop the stadium and the Reno Events Center as part of a major downtown redevelopment project that also would involve the construction of a non-casino hotel. However, at the request of P3 Partners, that meeting was tabled.P3

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

The timetable for reopening accelerated considerably for bowling-center operators in Pinellas County, Fla., this week after a key executive order from Governor Ron DeSantis. A little extra help from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gaultieri and County Administrator Barry Burton set things in motion in a big way.Governor DeSantis's Executive Order 20-123, released Friday, established that all counties throughout the state

'500-Year Flood' Threatens USBC Board Member Bo Goergen's Bowling Center

'500-Year Flood' Threatens USBC Board Member Bo Goergen's Bowling Center

As if it were not tough enough to have been closed for months due to COVID-19, USBC Board member and proprietor of Northern Lanes in Sanford, Mich., Bo Goergen, now has yet another calamity to face: An historic flood threatening his center. One dam north of the area has collapsed and a nearer one was breached after as many as

'PBA Strike Derby' to Mark Return of Live PBA Action to FOX on June 6

'PBA Strike Derby' to Mark Return of Live PBA Action to FOX on June 6

BY JOHN SALAS(May 20, 2020)@- The Professional Bowlers Association will be back live on FOX, Saturday, June 6, from 7-9 pm ET, with the first-ever PBA Strike Derby, beginning a series of exciting special events over the next two months featuring the greatest bowlers in the world.Go Bowling! PBA Tour stars Tommy Jones, Kyle Troup, Sean Rash, EJ Tackett, Kris

USBC provides SafeSport and Registered Volunteer tools to complement Athlete Safety Handbook

USBC provides SafeSport and Registered Volunteer tools to complement Athlete Safety Handbook

USBC members now can see their current status for U.S. Center for SafeSport training and Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) requirements through their profile on BOWL.com.

PODCAST: Sean Rash on His Growing Family and a Post-Pandemic PBA Tour

PODCAST: Sean Rash on His Growing Family and a Post-Pandemic PBA Tour

Sean Rash and his family are grappling with the unique circumstances the COVID-19 pandemic presents them, as Sean's wife Sara is due to give birth to their third daughter on July 5, and there definitely are some jitters associated with bringing a child into a world gripped by a pandemic. Sean also is among the players on the PBA Tour

A Clean Sweep for Luby Publishing in IBMA Writing Awards

A Clean Sweep for Luby Publishing in IBMA Writing Awards

Luby Publishing Inc. writers scored an unprecedented clean sweep in the 2019 national writing competition conducted by the International Bowling Media Association, claiming all 12 awards.Gianmarc Manzione, Editor of Bowlers Journal International and Senior Editor of Bowling Center Management, won top honors in the Feature division.Long-time BJI contributor and “Pro Bowling Insider” columnist Lyle Zikes took first place in the Editorial division.And Bob

SMART expands policy relating to use of scholarship funds

SMART expands policy relating to use of scholarship funds

Under the new guidelines, SMART scholarships might be used to receive reimbursement for expenses related to tuition and other certain related student expenses.