Snooker
WST turns to Red Lantern to develop Asian digital presence
Digital marketing agency Red Lantern has been appointed by the World Snooker Tour (WST) to develop its presence in key Asian markets
BetVictor extends title sponsorship of World Snooker Tour’s bonus race
Gambling company BetVictor has extended a deal that sees it serve as title sponsor of a host of tournaments that comprise the bonus race on the World Snooker Tour (WST)
CVC ‘ends talks’ over Matchroom Sport investment
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has reportedly ended talks with Matchroom Sport over the acquisition of a stake in the sports event promotions firm
BBC sets snooker streaming record at historic World Championship
The BBC, the UK public-service broadcaster, set a new streaming record for its coverage at this year's Cazoo World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Tour heading back to China
The World Snooker Tour (WST) has announced its return to mainland China, a key commercial market for the sport, for the first time since 2019 with the scheduling of a minimum of three tournaments this…
Lifetime bans possible as Chinese snooker stars hit with match-fixing charges
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has charged all 10 Chinese players currently suspended from the World Snooker Tour (WST) with match-fixing offences, and life bans potentially a…
Duelbits replaces Cazoo as sponsor of WST events
The World Snooker Tour (WST) has signed crypto casino and sportsbook Duelbits as the new title sponsor of three of its events – the World Grand Prix, Players Championship and Tour Championship.
ITV recommits to World Snooker Tour in two-year deal
Commercial free-to-air broadcaster ITV will remain the home of five events on the World Snooker Tour (WST) in the United Kingdom for the next two years after reaching a new agreement
Hong Kong Masters to return after five-year break
The World Snooker Tour (WST) and the Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council (HKBSCC) have announced the return of the Hong Kong Masters snooker tournament after a five-year hiatus
Cazoo completes Triple Crown with World Snooker Championship deal
Online car retailer Cazoo has completed the set of title sponsorships of snooker’s Triple Crown Series by agreeing a multi-year deal for the World Snooker Championship.
BBC extends World Snooker Tour rights to 2027
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has extended its broadcast deal with World Snooker Tour for another three years
Cazoo furthers WST sponsorship with British Open title rights
The World Snooker Tour (WST) has expanded its sponsorship contract with online automotive retailer Cazoo to include title rights to the British Open tournament
BetVictor bolsters snooker presence with Home Nations, European Series deals
Gambling company BetVictor has strengthened its association with World Snooker Tour by agreeing a deal to title sponsor the 2021-22 Home Nations and European Series, which encompass four events apiece
Cazoo expands Matchroom deal to include more snooker, plus darts events
The Matchroom Sport agency has expanded its sponsorship association with online car retailer Cazoo, adding six additional event sponsorships in snooker and darts
DCMS says one FA Cup semi-final will be UK spectator pilot event
Up to 20,000 spectators could be allowed into one of next month's FA Cup semi-finals as part of plans by the UK government to use the game as a pilot event to trial the safe return of large numbers of…
Hearn: Cazoo’s WST sponsorship first step in reducing betting sector reliance
The World Snooker Tour has lessened its dependency on the betting sector with the signing of online automotive retailer Cazoo as the title sponsor of a leading trio of events
ITV strikes new deal with Matchroom for suite of darts, snooker events
Leading darts and snooker events will continue to enjoy exposure on free-to-air broadcaster ITV in a new agreement
Snooker’s Masters moved to Milton Keynes to create safety ‘bubble’
The World Snooker Tour has announced The Masters, its biggest invitational event, has been moved from London’s Alexandra Palace to the Arena MK in Milton Keynes so that strict Covid-19 safety measures c…