Orcullo enters 9-Ball quarters

MANILA, Philippines - Dennis Orcullo scored back-to-back victories to advance to the quarterfinal of the 2010 Party Poker World Pool Masters yesterday at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Orcullo ousted Marcus Chamat of Sweden (9-7) in the Last 32 then routed Raj Hundal of India (9-1) in the Last 16 to advance to the Last 8 of the single knock-out $100,000 9-Ball tournament which offers $20,000 to the champion.

Roberto Gomez eliminated Huidje See of the Netherlands (9-4) in the Last 32 to progress.

Gomez, the 2007 World Pool Finalist will meet Jayson Shaw of the US in the Last 16.

Orcullo’s quarterfinal opponent is either John Morra of Canada or 2006 US Open 9-Ball ruler John Schmidt who was still playing in the Last 16.

Morra edged Rafael Martinez of Mexico (9-7) in the Last 32 while Schmidt beat Jason Klatt of Canada (9-8).

Orcullo and Gomez will possible meet in the semifinal round if they defeat their respective rivals.