World Snooker Championship 2025

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Day 1 review from The Crucible.....

Sit Queer Starmer promised more Welfare cuts after defending champion Kyren Wilson got knocked out in the first round .

President Trump said I warned you about China and we will end the war on my first day in office .

President Putin said this game is rubbish we play Russian Pyramid .

President Zelensky said we need more table time money deposits for more bomb action .

President Netanyatu said nothing happened here . We demand our hostages back in safe return but heres a few hundred thousand bombs to flatten Gaza .

A spokesperson for Kyren Wilson said well the Mrs isn't getting a new car or kitchen this year .

 

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The Sporting Life.....

More selections from Richard "Tricky Dicky" Mann :

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...ship-first-round-preview-and-best-bets/225032 :

Quote .

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Richard Mann nominates his best bets from the first round of the World Snooker Championship, starting with Mark Williams against Wu Yize on Saturday afternoon.

Snooker betting tips: World Championship​

1pt over 17.5 frames in John Higgins/Joe O'Connor match at 2/1 (General)

1pt Zak Surety to beat Ding Junhui at 3/1 (General)

1pt David Gilbert to beat Si Jiahui at 13/10 (General) "

More updates when available.....

 

[church66]

Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker

Big shake up in the betting markets Judd Trumps 3/1 Fav , Selby 9/2 , Ronnie 6/1 , Xington 9/1.....

Oddschecker : https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/winner

 

[skogstokig]

Skybet Markets : https://m.skybet.com/snooker

Big shake up in the betting markets Judd Trumps 3/1 Fav , Selby 9/2 , Ronnie 6/1 , Xington 9/1.....

Oddschecker : https://www.oddschecker.com/snooker/world-championship/winner

and xintong is #3 now after his first sessions brilliance..

 

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Zhao Xintong sends message with scoring masterclass :​

https://snookerhq.com/2025/04/20/zh...JKc6dgabV8OoBVPIDZ_aem_JnfbUWlezk-WgxmANoBaXw

Ken Doherty expresses his feelings on snooker star's controversial Crucible return after ban from sport :​

Ken Doherty expresses his feelings on snooker star's controversial Crucible return

One of the biggest stories and topics of debate throughout the 2025 World Snooker Championship has been Zhao Xintong’s return to the sport’s blue riband event.

www.totallysnookered.com

 

[markjames]

murphy vs. trump
anything could happen
i’ll call a close match with trump winning by 2 frames

but everyone is getting Zhao’d in 2025

 

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Ronnie O'Sullivan names who he thinks is "one million percent" the player to beat at the Crucible this year :​

Ronnie O'Sullivan names the "one million percent" player to beat at the Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan was a busy man on Wednesday at the 2025 World Snooker Championship as he joined TNT Sports for their ‘alternative commentary’ show just hours after booking his place in the last 16 of the blue riband event.

www.totallysnookered.com

 

[Marcofu]

Ronnie O'Sullivan names who he thinks is "one million percent" the player to beat at the Crucible this year :​

Ronnie O'Sullivan names the "one million percent" player to beat at the Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan was a busy man on Wednesday at the 2025 World Snooker Championship as he joined TNT Sports for their ‘alternative commentary’ show just hours after booking his place in the last 16 of the blue riband event.

www.totallysnookered.com

Yeah, with Kyren Wilson out, Judd is probably favorite. Looking forward to Higgins vs Williams in the quarter finals. I lived in the UK in the 1990's, and saw them play each other a few times, and they were always close matches. Probably the last chance to see these 2 play each other in the final stages of the World Championships, both around 50 now and probably thinking about retiring.

 

[skogstokig]

Yeah, with Kyren Wilson out, Judd is probably favorite. Looking forward to Higgins vs Williams in the quarter finals. I lived in the UK in the 1990's, and saw them play each other a few times, and they were always close matches. Probably the last chance to see these 2 play each other in the final stages of the World Championships, both around 50 now and probably thinking about retiring.

funny how higgins described them nodding to each other with acknowledging smiles in the practice room. here again.. at age 50..

i would think it's the last one for them two. for williams the eyes are going, for higgins it seems the long shots aren't there anymore. ronnie, who knows.

 

[Marcofu]

funny how higgins described them nodding to each other with acknowledging smiles in the practice room. here again.. at age 50..

i would think it's the last one for them two. for williams the eyes are going, for higgins it seems the long shots aren't there anymore. ronnie, who knows.

Hard to tell how well Ronnie is playing. He's gone through the first 2 rounds with not much resistance, and his quarter final is probably as easy as it could have been. Potential semi of Wakelin or Xintong probably isn't causing him much anxiety either.

 

[church66]

Random headlines.....

Auntie Beeb .

World Snooker Championship: Reaction as O'Sullivan and Brecel seal quarter-final spots :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/live/c62zzyz6551t

O'Sullivan through but 'nowhere near' best level :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/cdjlk2wwv0eo

'Class of 92' graduates aim for more Crucible glory :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/cr78p790m2lo

Snooker to review transgender policy :​

Snooker to review transgender policy after UK Supreme Court ruling

Snooker's governing body will review its transgender inclusion policy after the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Random Headlines.....

The Sporting Life .

Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy 13-10 to reach World Snooker Championship quarter-finals :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...ld-snooker-championship-quarter-finals/225215

Judd Trump wins £100,000 for making his 100th century break of the season at the World Championship :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...f-the-season-at-the-world-championship/225208

Mark Allen makes the 15th Crucible 147 break during his World Championship loss to Chris Wakelin :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...rld-championship-loss-to-chris-wakelin/225169

Mark Williams to face John Higgins in World Championship quarter-finals :​

Mark Williams to face John Higgins in World Championship quarter-finals

Mark Williams and John Higgins will meet in a mouthwatering quarter-final tie at the World Championship, while fellow Class of 92 graduate Ronnie O'Sullivan is also on course for the last eight.

www.sportinglife.com

 

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Random Headlines.....

Totally Snookered .

O'Sullivan expects 'acid test' in World Championship quarter-final :​

https://www.totallysnookered.com/sp...-final-with-si-jiahui-at-the-crucible-5103747

Zhao Xintong creates Crucible history as he reaches World Snooker Championship quarter-finals :​

Zhao Xintong creates Crucible history in reaching World Championship quarter-finals

Zhao Xintong is through to the first World Snooker Championship quarter-final of his career after defeating Chinese compatriot Lei Peifan 13-10 on Sunday in the last 16.

www.totallysnookered.com

 

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Quarter Final Preview .

The Sporting Life .

Snooker betting tips: World Championship quarter-finals preview and best bets :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...p-quarter-finals-preview-and-best-bets/225209 :

Snooker betting tips: World Championship quarter-finals preview and best bets​

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By Richard Mann
Snooker
Mon April 28, 2025 · 11h ago
Richard Mann takes a look at the quarter-final ties at the World Snooker Championship, starting with the big clash between John Higgins and Mark Williams.

Snooker betting tips: World Championship​

0.5pt John Higgins to beat Mark Williams 13-11 at 9/1 (General)

0.5pt John Higgins to beat Mark Williams 13-12 at 10/1 (Betfred, BetGoodwin)

1pt Over 5.5 centuries in Luca Brecel/Judd Trump match at 13/8 (General)

1pt Si Jiahui to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan at 3/1 (General)

The Sporting Life's Snooker Tipster Richard "Tricky Dicky" Mann's pre tournament predictions didn't come to fruition , didn't last too long as per usual .

Maybe he will get it right next time.....

 

[church66]

Quarter Final Preview .

2025 World Snooker Championship Quarter-Finals: Preview, what and when are the matches at the Crucible? :​

2025 World Snooker Championship Quarter-Finals: Preview, stats, match schedule

We’re down to the final eight players at the 2025 World Snooker Championship, and all of them are just one more win away from taking centre stage within the famous one-table set-up at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

www.totallysnookered.com

 

[church66]

Skybet Markets .

https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/world-championship-2025/33541488

Judd 13/8 Fav , Ronnie 5/2 , Xingtong 11/2 , Brecel 8/1 , Higgins 11/1 , Williams 20/1 , Wakelin 22/1 , Jiahui 25/1 .

All quoted .

 

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World Snooker Tour confirms Zhao Xintong ranking situation amidst World Championship campaign :​

WST confirms Zhao Xintong ranking situation amidst World Championship campaign

One of the running stories throughout this year's World Snooker Championship has been the participation of former UK Champion Zhao Xintong, who is competing in the blue riband event despite not currently holding a professional tour card.

www.totallysnookered.com

 

[church66]

Random headlines.....

Auntie Beeb .

O'Sullivan in charge while Williams recovers against Higgins :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/ce3v7dq9wvvo

The Sporting Life .

Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Si Jiahui 6-2 in World Snooker Championship quarter-final at the Crucible :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...pionship-quarter-final-at-the-crucible/225247

Snooker HQ .

Zhao Xintong set to trigger rare snooker rankings rule :​

Zhao Xintong set to trigger rare snooker rankings rule - SnookerHQ.com

Zhao Xintong will trigger an unusual clause in the snooker rankings rule book if he reaches the 2025 World Snooker Championship semi-finals.

snookerhq.com

 

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Skybet Markets .

https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/world-championship-2025/33541488

To win outright .

Judd 5/4 Fav , Ronnie 2/1 , Xingtong 9/2 , Higgins 12/1 , Brecel 14/1 , Williams 18/1 , Jiahui 66/1 , Wakelin 1000/1 .

To reach the Final .

Judd 1/2 Fav , Ronnie 8/15 , Xingtong 6/4 , Higgins 9/2 , Brecel 7/1 , Williams 13/2 , Jiahui 25/1 , Wakelin 250/1 .

If your having a bet , the very best of luck !

 

[church66]

Skybet Markets .

https://m.skybet.com/snooker/world-championship/world-championship-2025/33541488

Skybet price boost Ronnie O'Sullivan to win outright 3/1 .

To win outright .

Judd 5/6 Fav , Ronnie 5/2 , Xingtong 5/1 , Williams 9/1 .

All quoted .

Semi Final match odds .

Xhao Xingtong 11/8 V Ronnie O'Sullivan 8/15 .

Mark Williams 11/4 V Judd Trump 1/4 .

All quoted .

Hopefully your selection is still in and if your having a bet the very best of luck !