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BETVICTOR EUROPEAN SERIES TAKES WORLD SNOOKER TOUR’S OVERALL PRIZE MONEY TO RECORD LEVEL

BetVictor, a leading global gambling company, is sponsoring four world ranking events on snooker’s global tour this season, creating the brand-new BetVictor European Series. The new series sees the World Snooker Tour’s overall prize money increase to a record level of approximately £15 million.

The four tournaments are:

• 2020 BetVictor European Masters, January 20-26, Austria
• 2020 BetVictor German Masters, January 29 to February 2, Berlin, Germany
• 2020 BetVictor Shoot Out – February 20-23, Watford, England
• 2020 BetVictor Gibraltar Open – March 13-15, Gibraltar

A unique ranking list will run throughout these events, with the player earning the most money across the BetVictor European Series receiving a bonus of £150,000.

Top prizes have also been increased:

• BetVictor European Masters: £80,000 to the winner (up from last season’s £75,000)
• BetVictor Shoot Out: £50,000 to the winner and £20,000 to the runner-up (up from last season’s £32,000 and £16,000)
• BetVictor Gibraltar Open: £50,000 to the winner and £20,000 to the runner-up (up from last season’s £25,000 and £12,000)

These additions bring the total prize money for the 2019-20 season to £14,641,000.

Barry HearnWorld Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We are delighted to announce the new BetVictor European Series, a fabulous addition to our tour. The race to win the series and earn a huge bonus of £150,000 adds an extra element of intrigue throughout the four events. Each event is superb in its own right, but the support BetVictor brings takes it all to a new level and ties them together into a distinctive series.

“I would love to see a few players in the mix with the chance to win the bonus going into the last tournament in Gibraltar, that would bring a thrilling conclusion to the series. For the players, it’s an extra incentive to get their name down for these events and make sure they have the chance to boost their prize money in dramatic fashion.”

Director of Sportsbook at BetVictor, Matt Scarrott, added: “We have a strong relationship with World Snooker having partnered with them on a number of events and I’m confident that this brand-new series will add to World Snooker’s international success.

“The global growth in the sport’s popularity is a testament of the fantastic work World Snooker have been developing over recent years, and we’re delighted to be part of this successful journey. We’re particularly proud to see the last of the European Series tournament take place in Gibraltar – home to BetVictor.”

About BetVictor

BetVictor is a leading global online gambling company. Focused on technology innovation and leveraging its in-house product development capabilities, BetVictor provides seamless, intuitive and tailored betting experiences for its customers.

With more than 500 employees across its headquarters in Gibraltar and tech hubs in Budapest and London, BetVictor is an established innovator in the gambling industry.

BetVictor’s brand ambassadors include former football manager Harry Redknapp, Ex-England and Liverpool legend Michael Owen, 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, reigning Snooker World Champion Judd Trump, jump jockey Rachael Blackmore, flat jockey Nicola Currie and National Hunt trainer Jamie Snowden.

Established in 1946, Michael Tabor acquired sole-ownership of BetVictor in 2014 having previously been a major shareholder in the business.

 

Source: World Snooker