Snooker Betting Rules

In snooker, there’s a set of 22 balls. There are 15 red balls, worth 1 point each, and 7 coloured balls with different values:

• Yellow (2 points)
• Green (3 points)
• Brown (4 points)
• Blue (5 points)
• Pink (6 points)
• Black (7 points)
• White (cue ball)

The game begins with one player performing the opening break by hitting the cue ball from behind the baulk line. The aim is to pot a red ball.

After potting a red ball, the player alternates between potting red balls and coloured balls. Each red ball potted earns the player 1 point, followed by potting a coloured ball that remains off the table until the next turn.

Once all red balls have been potted, players must then pot the coloured balls in ascending order of their value. After potting a coloured ball, it is re-spotted on its designated spot until all colours have been potted.

Once all reds and coloured balls have been potted, players attempt to pot the colours in sequence again, starting with the yellow ball and moving up to the black ball.

Probably the most straightforward betting market, matched betting is when you wager on the outcome of a particular snooker match. This means predicting which player will win the match outright.

If your selected player wins, your bet is successful, and you receive a payout based on the odds offered by the bookmaker.

Handicap betting is where one player is given a virtual advantage over their opponent to level the playing field.

For example, if one player is the favourite, he or she may be given a handicap disadvantage of starting the match with a certain number of frames down.

Bettors then predict whether the player with the handicap advantage will still win after the handicap is applied.

Here, you predict the outcome of individual frames within a match. You can bet on which player will win a specific frame or whether the frame will end in a draw (tie).

This type of bet allows for more granular wagering within a match.

If you want to bet on more than just one snooker match, you can place bets on the overall winner of the tournament.

Before the competition begins, you can bet on which player you think will come out on top. This bet remains active throughout the tournament until a winner is determined.

Analyze each player's form, including their performance in recent tournaments and matches. Look for trends such as winning streaks or slumps.

Also consider the head-to-head records between the two players competing in a match. Some players may have a psychological advantage over others based on past encounters.

Different snooker tournaments have varying formats, such as knockout, round-robin, or best-of series. Understand how these formats may impact player performance and adapt your betting strategy accordingly.

You should also take into account factors such as the venue, table conditions, and playing surface. Some players may perform better in certain environments or under specific conditions, such as the World Championship. 

Each player has a unique approach to the game. Think about how these styles match up against each other and how they may influence the outcome of a match.

Furthermore, assess each player's strengths and weaknesses, such as potting ability, safety play, break-building, and mental resilience. Look for matchups where one player's strengths may exploit the other's weaknesses.