Dennis Orcollo

Dennis Orcollo

Orcollo at the World 9-Ball Pool Championship in Doha in 2012
Medal record
Representing  Philippines

Men's eight-ball

WPA World Eight-ball Championship

Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Palembang Singles
Men's nine-ball
World Games
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Cali Singles
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou Singles
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2005 Manila Doubles
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Vientiane Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Kuala Lumpur Doubles
Men's ten-ball
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2013 Naypyidaw Singles
Gold medal – first place 2019 Philippines Singles

Dennis Orcollo (born January 28, 1979), sometimes called Dennis Orcullo, is a Filipino professional pool player, nicknamed "Surigao" (after a province in the Philippines) and "RoboCop".[1] He has been called "The Money-Game King".[2][3][4] Orcollo is considered one of the greatest pool players of all time.[5][6]

Since 2005, Orcollo has won over 90 professional tournaments, including over 20 major titles.[7] He is a world champion, winning the 2011 WPA World Eight-ball Championship. Orcollo has been a dominant player at the annual Derby City Classic, winning seven times overall, including Master of the Table three times in 2014, 2017, and 2020.[8][9]

Orcollo is a multiple-time Southeast Asian Games medalist, winning 5 golds and 2 bronze. He also won gold at the 2010 Asian Games and bronze at the 2013 World Games.

  1. ^ "World Pool League: Orcollo Takes The Glory". MatchroomSport.com. Matchroom Sport Ltd. October 2, 2006. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
  2. ^ Sampey, Patrick (June 22, 2021). "Dennis "Robo Cop" Orcollo (Remix) -- The Greatest Money Player Of All Time -- by Patrick Sampey". SPM BilliardMagazine. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Mag: Dennis Orcollo is best money game pool player". ESPN.com. May 1, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "Orcollo itinanghal na The Money Game King". www.philstar.com. October 30, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Greatest Players of All Time". Billiards and Pool Principles, Techniques, Resources. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Sampey, Patrick (June 22, 2021). "Dennis "Robo Cop" Orcollo (Remix) -- The Greatest Money Player Of All Time -- by Patrick Sampey". SPM BilliardMagazine. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Dennis Orcollo - 'Robocop' - People - AZBILLIARDS.COM". AzBilliards. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Orcollo crowned Master of the Table in Derby City Classic". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Co, Chris. "2020 Derby City Classic Orcollo Master of the Table". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.

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