Midnite Adds UK Championship to Complete Official Betting Partnership Across Snooker Triple Crown Events
Midnite extended its World Snooker Tour deal to sponsor all Triple Crown events, adding the UK Championship (28 Nov-6 Dec) with a record £1.5m prize fund. The operator gains visibility at three flagship venues and builds on existing ties with the tour. This targets dedicated snooker audiences through focused sports partnerships.
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Midnite has extended its partnership with the World Snooker Tour to become the official UK betting and casino partner for all three Triple Crown events. The agreement incorporates the UK Championship alongside Midnite’s existing sponsorship of the World Snooker Championship and the Masters.
The UK Championship begins on 28 November at the York Barbican and concludes on 6 December. As reported by G3 Newswire, the expansion gives Midnite brand presence across the UK Championship in York, the Masters at Alexandra Palace, and the World Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
Tournament Scale and Prize Fund Growth
First held in 1977, the UK Championship features 32 of the world’s leading players. This includes the top 16 in the world rankings plus 16 qualifiers. This year’s edition carries a record prize fund of £1.5 million, with the champion awarded £312,500.
Partnership Momentum and Fan Engagement Focus
Callum Wilson, Senior PR Manager at Midnite, said: “Snooker has been a fantastic sport for us to be involved with, and we’re really excited to be extending our partnership with the World Snooker Tour to cover all three Triple Crown events. We’ve already had some great experiences working with WST through the World Championship and the Masters, so adding the UK Championship feels like a natural next step for us.
“These are the three tournaments that every snooker player dreams of winning, and they mean a huge amount to fans as well. To have Midnite involved in all three is something we’re really proud of.
“We’ve enjoyed building our relationship with WST and we’re excited to keep that going, finding new ways to get involved in the sport and bring fans closer to the action.”
The move aligns with Midnite’s stated aim to forge lasting ties with major sporting events and deepen connections with their audiences. The deal builds directly on prior collaboration without altering core commercial terms.
Reporting: G3 Newswire
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