'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players
Neil Robertson admits snooker players earning a guaranteed £20,000 during the UK cost-of-living crisis is vital to keep the sport afloat this season. With China's continued absence from the sport in hosting several events due to the pandemic – including the Shanghai Masters, China Championship, China Open, World Open and International Open – snooker has been deprived of millions in annual prize money. Ad World Snooker and the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] announced on Wednesday they will trial the roll-out of their own bailout strategy that will guarantee all 130 players on the professional circuit a guaranteed minimum of £20,000 in earnings.
