Kenny Chavarria wins 'King of the Box' pool tournament at Packy's Sports Pub

At Packy's Sports Pub, the inaugural 'King of the Box' pool tournament concluded with Kenny Chavarria (Kenny C.) claiming the title. The event took place on August 30, 2026, attracting 21 amateur players competing in a double-elimination format. Kenny Chavarria went undefeated throughout the tournament, defeating Brad H. twice: once in the winner's bracket and once in the final. Brad H., after dropping to the loser's bracket, won five consecutive matches to reach the final but could not overcome Chavarria. Final results: Kenny Chavarria took home $1,050 from the main prize pool ($2,100), plus Calcutta winnings (total Calcutta pool $1,320). Notably, the 'Calcutta' — a player auction before the tournament where spectators can buy shares in players — was a key feature. Chris C., an investor, bought 100% of Kenny Chavarria and half-shares of the second through fourth place finishers. This strategy paid off handsomely when Chavarria won. The tournament is highly community-driven, not part of any professional circuit. However, it demonstrates the vitality of pool at local American pubs. 'King of the Box' may become an annual event, nurturing local talent.