Largest Prize Pots in History
In 2010, the world of snooker was offered a lifeline when Barry Hearn took over the World Snooker Tour and World Snooker Ltd. Hearn pledged to breathe new life into the game and did just that. Since he took a controlling interest, there have been more professional tournaments, including 44 in the 2019/20 season. There have also been more television-friendly broadcasts, including the timed one-frame Snooker Shoot-Out tournament. What is more, thee game has seen an increase in prize money for professional events, with top payers earning millions of pounds during their careers.
