"Boy Samson" Luat Is 2006 US Open Runner-Up

Chesapeake Convention Center, Chesapeake, VA, USA - Rodolfo "Boy Samson" Luat was defeated by John "Mr. 400" Schmidt in the finals to win the 31st Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship. 219 players entered for a chance to walk away with the prestigious title and $40,000 first-place prize, but in the end only one man could achieve it.

Luat was undefeated all through out the tournament. On the contrary, Schmidt came from the losers bracket to snap up the grand prize.

Luat took home $20,000 for placing 2nd in the prestegious event held Sep 25 - Oct 1.