Snooker may not be the first sport which spring to mind when thinking about sports betting but there have been many advancements in both snooker and the betting industry in recent years which make it a great option.
The sport of snooker originated from the game of English Billiards and as this was played by two players, various forms of the game were created and combined they became known as snooker. It was in the late 19th Century snooker established itself as the sport we know and love today.
The official world snooker season is played over twelves months, using May as the starting and finishing point. This is when the World Snooker Championship is played and this tournament attracts the most attention in the gambling world.
However, such is the popularity of the sport, there are several world ranking events throughout the year which are good for betting including the English Masters, European Open, Shanghai Masters, Canada Championship and World Grand Prix.
Thanks to the advancements in technology and betting sponsorship of snooker, it is possible to watch and bet on snooker matches across the globe but choosing where and how to place your bets is not always straight forward thanks to the wide choice available.