Playing at the World Snooker Championship requires a level of laser focus with minimal distraction. But not every potter is afforded that luxury no matter how much detail goes into their pre-match ...

Britain Snooker Lucky Fan Mark Allen during his match with Chris Wakelin on day seven of the Halo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Friday, April 25, 2025.

SHEFFIELD – A rare perfect break of 147 at the world snooker championship earned a lucky fan 25,000 pounds ($33,000) on Friday. The experience for Brian Nicholls came with a twist, however.