Trump takes pool gamble in the US
JUDD TRUMP admits his biggest fear in Atlantic City is being mistaken for a relative of the ex-president.
The Juddernaut has conquered the world of snooker and is switching codes this week as a pool shark at the US Open.
Though Trump, 32, has recently lost his world No1 ranking to Mark Selby, he has won 11 titles in two years and looks certain to reclaim top spot next month.
But his surname isn’t the best regarded in the gambling resort – where Donald saw three casinos fail leaving huge debts and thousands of people out of work.
Trump, who starts his campaign tomorrow against American Joe Magee, said: “The flight attendant did ask me if I was any relation.
“So I made sure they knew I wasn’t. And if the other Trump has had his problems here, I’d better make sure I don’t fail.
“I like America, I have been on holiday here and it is one of the reasons that I decided to come over.
“The crowds are loud and in your face, a bit like the Masters at home in the snooker, they let you know how they are feeling – I like that.
“I’d like to get known here and help promote pool and cue sports across the world.
“The pool world has always had those stories about being on the road and the hustling in halls, even a bit of danger.
“It is different now and run like a real business, but the older players here have grown up in that environment before moving on to these bigger tournaments.
“People say, ‘The pockets are bigger so if you’re a good potter on small pockets you should never miss’.
“But there are a lot of tactics involved. I might win a game or two but top players are that for a reason.”