Fans and online bookmakers alike have their favourites but which player will show the required Steel in Sheffield to take the title?

With a Total Prize Fund in Excess of ₤1,1 million, the 2012 World Snooker Championship is Ready to Roll!

Snooker boss Barry Hearn has promised non-stop, breathtaking action involving the world's top 64 players taking part in the World Snooker Shoot-Out which will be held in Blackpool from January 28.
The tournament, which had a random draw, will feature a 20-second shot clock and frames will not be allowed to take more than 12 minutes.
The event will run from 28 to 30 January in Blackpool and will be screened live on Sky. It promises to be one of the highlights of the season and offers incredible betting potential.

THE Masters snooker tournament, held at Wembley from January 9, pits the world’s best 16 players against each other with the guarantee that fans will witness a feast of unforgettable cueing skills, together with a constant flow betting action throughout a week where reputations can only be enhanced.