Who knew the World Seniors Snooker Championship could be so controversial?

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Ronnie O’Sullivan of England chalks the cue in the first round match against He Guoqiang of China on day 4 of Halo World Championship 2026 at Crucible Theatre on April 21, 2026 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Tai Chengzhe/VCG via Getty Images)

The World Seniors Snooker Championship has gone through a fair few makeovers over the years, but now it seems bigger than ever, it is also creating more talking points than ever before.

Ronnie O’Sullivan lifted the trophy on Sunday night, beating Joe Perry 10-4in the final at the Crucible and making the bookmakers correct as they priced him as a clear odds-on favourite before a ball was struck in Sheffield.<...