Andrew Blakely
At 35, Andrew Blakely stands as a seasoned expert in both snooker and its betting intricacies. A dedicated player and analyst, he offers keen insights derived from years in the field. Through his writings, Andrew aspires to guide enthusiasts navigating the captivating world of snooker betting.
Articles by Andrew Blakely
Mark Allen Withdraws from Shenzhen Open as Absence from Snooker Reaches Eight Events
Mark Allen has withdrawn from the Shenzhen Open, his eighth absence from competitive snooker since his agonising World Championship semi-final defeat to Wu Yize earlier this year.
Ali Carter Back in the Top 16: What It Means for UK Championship and Masters Qualification
Ali Carter has climbed nine places back into the top 16 following his English Open title victory, with major implications for UK Championship and Masters qualification.
Ali Carter Back in the Top 16: What It Means for UK Championship and Masters Qualification
Ali Carter has climbed nine places into the top 16 following his 2026 English Open triumph, with the UK Championship and Masters invitations now firmly in his sights.
Ali Carter Wins English Open at 47 — A Champion's Night in Brentwood
Ali Carter claimed his seventh ranking title with a stunning comeback victory over Mark Williams at the English Open, defeating the Welsh three-time world champion 9-6 in Brentwood to return to the world's top 16 at the age of 47.
Williams Reaches 70th Ranking Semi-Final — But Admits He'd Rather Have Faced Anyone Else
Mark Williams reached a landmark 70th ranking event semi-final at the English Open, but the 51-year-old admitted he'd have preferred to beat almost anyone other than his young Welsh compatriot Liam Davies.
Davies Stuns World Champion Wu Yize to Reach First Ranking Quarter-Final at English Open
Liam Davies produced a stunning upset at the 2026 English Open, defeating world champion Wu Yize to reach his first ranking event quarter-final, where he faces compatriot Mark Williams.
Mark Allen Pulls Out of International Championship Qualifying as Absence from Tour Deepens
Mark Allen has withdrawn from International Championship qualifying, extending an absence from the World Snooker Tour that now covers every event of the 2026/27 season so far.
Selby Survives Zhang Scare to Reach English Open Last 16 — Selby vs Wilson Incoming
Mark Selby edged past Zhang Anda 4-3 on the final black at the English Open to set up a last-16 showdown with Kyren Wilson in Brentwood.
Efe Acikalin: The Turkish Trailblazer Bringing Snooker to a New Audience
Efe Acikalin is putting Turkish snooker on the map, and his recent appearance on the Framed podcast is a compelling listen for anyone who loves the sport beyond the rankings.
British Open Final Tip: Back Selby to Claim the Clive Everton Trophy in Cheltenham
Mark Selby takes on Jak Jones in the 2026 British Open final at the Centaur in Cheltenham on Sunday — here's our tip and analysis for the title decider.
Trump Demolishes World Number One Zhao to Storm Into British Open Semi-Finals
Judd Trump crushed world number one Zhao Xintong 5-1 to reach the British Open semi-finals, and the 31-time ranking event winner looks a compelling betting proposition heading into Saturday's last four.
Lisowski Eyes British Open Glory on Home Turf — Back Him to Strike While He's Hot
Jack Lisowski is fresh, firing, and playing on home turf at the British Open — here is why the Cheltenham man deserves serious backing this week.
Wilson's Ranking Event Slump Deepens After Highfield Defeat at British Open
Kyren Wilson's ranking event struggles deepened at the 2026 British Open as Liam Highfield produced a classy 4-1 victory to dump the former world champion out in the last 32 in Cheltenham.
Taom UK Women's Championship 2026: Bai Yulu the One to Beat as WWS Tour Season Gets Underway
The 39th Taom UK Women's Championship gets the 2026/27 WWS Tour underway this Friday in Leeds, with defending champion Bai Yulu heading a world-class field that includes newly crowned world champion Panchaya Channoi.
Brecel's Tour Survival Battle Is Real — And the Window to Save It Is Narrowing Fast
Luca Brecel has now fallen at the qualifying stage of five consecutive ranking events after squandering a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3 to Chris Wakelin at the British Open — and his provisional world ranking of 65 means tour survival is now a very real concern.
Chang Bingyu Ends Ranking Final Heartbreak With Stunning Wuhan Open Victory
Chang Bingyu claimed his maiden ranking title at the Wuhan Open, defeating World Champion Zhao Xintong 10-7 in a final that ended with an extraordinary clearance and emotional scenes.
Zombie Ronnie or Work in Progress? The Story Behind Sheffield's Viral O'Sullivan Mural
A mural of Ronnie O'Sullivan on a Sheffield snooker club wall has gone viral for all the wrong reasons — but the artist says it isn't finished yet, and the club is backing him to deliver.
British Open 2026: Free to Watch on Channel 5 — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Unibet British Open runs from 31st August to 6th September 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, with defending champion Shaun Murphy in the field and all UK action available free on Channel 5.
O'Sullivan Pulls Out of British Open as 'The Disease' Returns in Wuhan
Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the British Open in Cheltenham for medical reasons, his fourth consecutive absence from the event, following a troubled semi-final defeat at the Wuhan Open.
Zhao Xintong Dethrones Judd Trump to Become World Number One
Zhao Xintong has become world number one after beating Neil Robertson 5-1 at the 2026 Wuhan Open, ending Judd Trump's two-year reign at the summit of the rankings.
Zhao Xintong Becomes World Number One After Dismantling Robertson in Wuhan
Zhao Xintong became snooker's new world number one after a clinical 5-1 win over Neil Robertson in Wuhan, ending Judd Trump's two-year reign at the top and setting up a mouth-watering semi-final run.
Gilchrist Dominates in Winnipeg to Claim Vimy Ridge Classic Crown
Peter Gilchrist claimed the 2026 World Billiards Vimy Ridge Classic in Winnipeg with a dominant 801-252 victory over Robert Hall in the final, compiling the tournament's highest break of 360 along the way.
Graeme Dott Permanently Banned From Snooker After Historic Sexual Abuse Conviction
Graeme Dott has been permanently expelled from professional snooker by the WPBSA following his conviction at the High Court in Glasgow on two charges of historic sexual abuse. The governing body's emergency board voted unanimously to revoke his membership and has requested his removal from the WST Hall of Fame.
Xiao Guodong Can Join Snooker's Elite With Third Straight Wuhan Open Crown
Xiao Guodong arrives at the 2026 Wuhan Open as a two-time defending champion with a 14-match winning streak at the venue — and a place in snooker history within his grasp.
2026 Wuhan Open: How To Watch, Key Dates & Why Xiao Guodong's Three-Peat Bid Makes This Essential Viewing
The 2026 Wuhan Open runs from 23rd–29th August, with Xiao Guodong chasing a remarkable third consecutive title — here's how to watch every frame of the action.
WDBS Takes Snooker to the World Abilitysport Guttman Games in Finland
World Disability Billiards & Snooker hosted a snooker taster session at the 2026 World Abilitysport Guttman Games in Finland, as 32 players from 13 nations compete in only the second ever disability snooker event at a World Abilitysport multi-sport games.
Selby Back to His Best After Emotional China Open Glory — and He's Hungry for More
Mark Selby claimed his fourth China Open title in Taiyuan, beating Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in the final to secure his 26th ranking title and signal that he's firmly back to his brilliant best.
Q Tour Europe 2026/27 Kicks Off in Leeds With Record 143-Player Entry
The Q Tour Europe 2026/27 season opens in Leeds with a record 143-player field competing across 25 nations — and a two-year WST tour card waiting for whoever tops the rankings.
Selby's New Cue, Old Magic: Leicester Potter Claims 26th Ranking Title at China Open
Mark Selby came from 4-2 down to beat Noppon Saengkham 10-6 in the China Open final in Taiyuan, claiming his 26th ranking title and a record fourth China Open crown.
Selby Makes History With Fourth China Open Crown — And He's Back Where He Belongs
Mark Selby claimed a historic fourth China Open title in Taiyuan, beating Noppon Saengkham 10-6 to become the tournament's all-time record winner and move back into the world's top five.
China Open Semi-Finals Tips: Back Selby to Continue His Ruthless Run in Taiyuan
Mark Selby has been utterly ruthless in Taiyuan and we're backing the three-time champion to reach the 2026 China Open final — here's why, plus our take on the Saengkham vs Zhou clash.
Rocket Hits Rock Bottom: O'Sullivan Calls Himself 'Very Poor' After China Open Humiliation
Ronnie O'Sullivan labelled himself a 'very poor snooker player' after a 6-4 defeat to Noppon Saengkham sent him crashing out of the China Open in the second round — and the betting markets should take note.
Zhang Anda Stuns World Champion Zhao Xintong in Dramatic Respot Thriller at China Open
Zhang Anda came back from 3-0 down to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 in a China Open first-round thriller settled by a respotted black — one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far.
Murphy Shatters 12-Year Points Record at China Open — And He's Worth Backing to Go Deep
Shaun Murphy broke a 12-year world record by scoring 607 unanswered points against Matthew Selt at the China Open — and he's now a serious betting proposition to go deep in Taiyuan.
Saengkham Stuns Trump in China Open First Round — and the World Number One Ranking is Now Under Serious Threat
Judd Trump's world number one ranking is under serious threat after a stunning 6-3 first-round defeat to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham at the China Open in Taiyuan on Sunday.
Wu Yize Survives China Open Scare But Seeds Fall All Around Him in Taiyuan
Wu Yize survived a dramatic fightback from Yao Pengcheng to reach the China Open last 16, but the bigger story was three top seeds crashing out on day one in Taiyuan.
Hassan Kerde Finally Breaks His Finals Curse to Win Q Tour Asia-Pacific Title in Albury
Hassan Kerde ended a run of five consecutive final defeats by whitewashing Alan McCarthy 4-0 to win the third WPBSA Q Tour Asia-Pacific title of the 2026/27 season in Albury, Australia.
Trump Denies Wilson Again to Claim 2026 Shanghai Masters Crown
Judd Trump claimed the 2026 Shanghai Masters title with an 11-6 victory over defending champion Kyren Wilson at the Luwan Gymnasium on Sunday, pocketing the £210,000 top prize.
Trump Dominates Wilson to Claim Second Shanghai Crown — And He's Worth Backing for the China Open Too
Judd Trump claimed his second Shanghai Masters title with an 11-6 demolition of Kyren Wilson — and the world number one looks an outstanding bet for the China Open starting 8th August.
Shanghai Masters Final Tip: Back Wilson to Defend His Crown Against Trump
Kyren Wilson meets Judd Trump in the 2026 Shanghai Masters final on Sunday, with £210,000 on the line — here's our tip and full match analysis.
2026 Shanghai Masters Quarter-Final Betting Guide: Four Tasty Ties to Dissect
All eight seeds have come through to the quarter-finals at the 2026 Shanghai Masters, setting up a mouth-watering Thursday session in China. Here's our full betting breakdown of every tie.
Wu Yize Sets Up Murphy Rematch as World Champion Fires Three Centuries at Shanghai Masters
Wu Yize fired three centuries including back-to-back 140s to beat Si Jiahui 6-2 and set up a Shanghai Masters quarter-final rematch against Shaun Murphy — a repeat of their thrilling 2026 World Championship final.
Fred Osbourne Snooker Classic 2026: 82-Player Field Set for Albury Showdown
The Fred Osbourne Snooker Classic gets under way in Albury, Australia on 31 July, with 82 players contesting Event 3 of the 2026/27 Q Tour Asia-Pacific season — and last year's finalists Steve Mifsud and Hassan Kerde leading the seedings.
Robertson Reveals Break-Off Inspiration Behind Stunning Shanghai Comeback
Neil Robertson has credited an aggressive new break-off approach — inspired by Shaun Murphy — for his stunning 6-5 comeback victory over Xiao Guodong at the Shanghai Masters, overturning a 5-2 deficit despite his opponent making a 147 maximum break.
Highfield Nails Maiden 147 as British Open Qualifying Delivers the Goods
Liam Highfield potted his maiden competitive 147 break during a 4-1 British Open qualifying win over Stephen Maguire, becoming the fourth player to hit a maximum this season.
Shanghai Masters 2026: How To Watch, Who's Playing & Why Wilson Is The One To Beat
The Shanghai Masters 2026 runs from 27th July to 2nd August with Kyren Wilson defending his title. Here's your full guide to watching every session live, wherever you are in the world.
Murphy Has World Number One in His Sights — And the Numbers Back Him Up
Shaun Murphy has publicly declared his intention to reach world number one, and the ranking mathematics suggest it is far from an idle boast.
Chang Bingyu Fires 147 and Hammers Nasa 5-0 in Shenzhen Open Qualifier
Chang Bingyu fired his third career maximum break in a stunning 5-0 demolition of Chatchapong Nasa at the Shenzhen Open qualifiers — and the 23-year-old looks like a player to follow all the way through this event.
2026 Shenzhen Open Qualifiers: Draw, Schedule & What to Watch at Leicester
The 2026 Shenzhen Open qualifiers begin on Sunday 19th July at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with players ranked 17–32 required to come through the tiered draw to reach the venue stages in Shenzhen.
Snooker's Integrity Chief Takes Match-Fixing Fight to the House of Lords
WPBSA Vice Chair and Head of Integrity Nigel Mawer QPM gave evidence to the House of Lords International Agreement Committee on 14th July 2026 as peers scrutinise the Macolin Convention on sports match-fixing.