New world snooker champion Mark Williams is considerably richer this morning after his nail-biting win.
The man nicknamed the Welsh Potting Machine withstood an incredible fightback from John Higgins to land his third Crucible title, a full 15 years after his second.
The 18-16 success made him the oldest winner at the Crucible since 45-year-old Ray Reardon in 1978.
The 43-year-old, from Ebbw Vale, had seriously considered quitting the sport last summer but was persuaded to return by his wife Joanne.
And thanks to that decision, he is now £425,000 richer.
The total prize money for the tournament had been upped from £1,750,000 to £1,968,000.
It meant the winner took home £425,000, runner-up John Higgins won £180,000 and the semi-finalists pocketed £85,000.
After his win, Williams fulfilled a promise to hold his press conference naked - although he wore a towel to protect his modesty.
He made the suggestion as a joke early in the tournament, the 43-year-old hardly believing he would carry off the silverware.
Asked how his success felt, Williams said: "It feels a little bit uncomfortable at the minute. I had to wear the towel on the orders of Barry Hearn otherwise I would just have walked in, just crying.
"It's an unbelievable story. Twelve months ago I was thinking about chucking it, and here I am doing an interview having won the 2018 World Championship, naked.
"If I won this again next year, I'd do this again - I'd cartwheel round here naked.
"I'm going to party the night away . Last time I won it I think I had half a pint of milk and went to bed. I'm not going to bed this time - it'll be daylight before I get to bed."
Williams, who failed to even qualify for last year's World Championship, said of his family: "I'm sure they've enjoyed it. My missus couldn't stop crying for ages, I got a little bit emotional towards the end as well. I thought these days had all passed to be honest."
Williams was "away in my caravan, getting drunk and watching it on TV" when his fellow cuemen contested the 2017 tournament.
And he celebrated the win by staying up all night.
