EVERY pool player dreams of lifting the UK Open Championship – especially as there is a nice bit of prize money up for grabs.
Albanian star Eklent Kaci is the current holder of the UK Open Pool Championship title after embarrassing Joshua Filler 13-4 in the 2023 final.
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And as a result, the nine-ball icon took home a winning share of £24,000.
However, Kaci will need to do it all again in front of a terrific Telford where this year’s tournament is being held.
But he’ll need to be aware of ex-footballer Troy Deeney who could be a dark horse in his debut pool competition.
Find out how much prize money is up for grabs below.
What is the UK Open Pool Championship prize money 2024?
There will be a total prize pot of £160,000 with the winner taking home £24,000.
Here is the full breakdown:
Winner: £24,000
Runner-up: £12,000
Semi-finalists: £7,600
Quarter-finalists: £4,800
Last-16: £3,200
Last 32: £1,600
Last 64: £800
Last 128: £400
When is the UK Open Pool Championship 2024?
The UK Open Pool Championship 2024 will get underway on Tuesday, May 7.
It is scheduled to run for six days – concluding on Sunday, May 12.
Telford International Centre is the allocated arena for this iconic tournament and it can host approximately 4,000 fans.
Eklent Kaci beat Joshua Filler in last year’s dominant final.
What has been said?
Troy Deeney hopes that his participation in this year’s tournament will push the sport forward.
Deeney told Sky Sports: “It’s something different, isn’t it? Something completely new, I just like pushing the boundaries a little bit, and seeing how it goes.
“I’ve always got fond respect for any athlete in any profession. To do what they do takes hours and years of practice and dedication, so why not try my hand at it when the opportunity has come around?”
“The aim is to go there and not embarrass myself to be honest, but also be humble enough and vulnerable enough to know these guys have been doing it for years.”