The topic of the popularity of cuesports really interests me. Pool is one of the most popular indoor ‘hobbies’ all over the world; in bars, homes, pubs, clubs, etc. However, all versions of pool (UK pool, US pool, Aussie pool) struggle as a competitive sport. On the other hand, snooker broke through several slumps to get where it is today. I know Hearn has done an incredible job, despite some of his more questionable decisions and sometimes abrasive disposition, but snooker too has not managed to get a foothold in the Olympics.
It’s all very interesting.