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Barry Hearn wants snooker to copy darts with Luke Littler to become a multimillionaire
Snooker supremo Barry Hearn has given Sheffield City Council a deadline of the end of the year to give him concrete plans to keep the World Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Tour’s current deal with the council expires in 2027, which coincides with the 50-year anniversary of the event being held at the sport’s spiritual home and 100 years of the tournament itself.
Hearn, 76, has urged the council to “show me the money” so he can double the winners’ prize to £1million, like he has done in darts. The Honorary WST President had a “positive meeting” with council chiefs yesterday and Minister of Sport Stephanie Peacock was at the Crucible last night.
