Welsh Open Snooker Odds

The Welsh Open is one of snooker’s longest-running and most prestigious ranking events. It was formerly the Welsh Professional Championship, and only Welsh players were permitted to enter. From 1992, it became the Welsh Open, joining the Home Nations Series in the 2016/17 season. The move to join the BetVictor-backed event has led to the popularity of Welsh Open snooker betting increasing, especially where Welsh players are concerned, but interestingly, Mark Williams is the only Welshman to win the Welsh Open, doing so in 1996 and 1999. 

As one of the oldest-ranking events in the professional game, snooker betting is popular in the run-up to the Welsh Open and during the tournament. BetVictor, who sponsor each individual event and the Home Nations Series in its entirety, therefore offer multiple markets for those who want to bet on Welsh Open outcomes and action. 

Outright Betting 

Snooker’s best players participate in the Welsh Open, and even before the action begins, people deliberate on who they think will win the tournament. The same applies to darts betting, for example, or any competition. It’s the winner everyone is trying to select, before and during, and some big names have recently won the Welsh Open, such as Neil Robertson and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Robert Milkins begins as the defending champion, which is worth noting. 

Match Betting 

Match betting offers variety when wagering on the action at the Welsh Open, be it daily or as the competition moves through the various stages. There will be matches where the odds of each player winning are quite close together, but there will also be some, such as Ronnie O’Sullivan against a much lower-ranked opponent when they will be further apart. Match betting can also be judged on how players have performed at various points of the event. 

Highest Break 

The highest break market can often be split into two parts – the highest break in a match and the highest break overall at the Welsh Open. Of course, every player wants to secure the highest break because it will help them on their way to victory, but securing the highest break of the tournament will also lead to a cash prize too, which is a bonus. 

Since the Welsh Open became a part of the Home Nations Series, there has been a new winner of the tournament each year, as you would come to expect when the world’s best players are competing. Robert Milkins is the defending champion after defeating 2020 winner Shaun Murphy in the final. Joe Perry, Jordan Brown, Neil Robertson, John Higgins, Stuart Bingham, and Ronnie O’Sullivan have all won during the Home Nations Series era too. The only Welsh player to win the Welsh Open is Mark Williams, and John Higgins has tasted success the most times since 1992, victorious five times and runner-up twice. 

You could make a case for any of the top world-ranked players winning the upcoming Welsh Open. In the first instance, there has to be a consideration for Robert Milkins, who will enter the fray determined to defend his crown. But it’s been a rare occurrence, especially in recent times, that a successful defence has been mounted. Any player inside the world top ten, such as Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Allen and Mark Selby, could run out as winners. And Mark Williams, the only Welsh winner so far in 1996 and 1999, is currently a top ten player and climbing, and he could make it a hat trick of successes in his home tournament. 

When is the Welsh Open? 

The English Open 2024 runs from 12-18 February 2024. 

Where will the tournament happen? 

The tournament will take place at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. 

What is the total prize fund and winner’s share? 

The total prize fund is £427,000, and the winner’s share is £80,000. 

Who is the defending champion? 

The defending champion is Robert Milkins. 

Where can I bet on the Welsh Open? 

You can bet on the Welsh Open at BetVictor, Welsh Open and Home Nation Series sponsors. 

How can I bet on the Welsh Open? 

You can bet on the Welsh Open by visiting BetVictor online and on mobile. Or by downloading and installing the BetVictor app. 

BetVictor is the go-to sports book, not only for snooker but for all sports. They offer a wide range of markets for every sport and competition, with golf odds, cricket odds, football odds and more all readily available on demand. When you combine this with excellent customer service, great offers and accessibility via a range of devices, it’s why the BetVictor platform is one of the leading sites in the sports betting world today. Their comprehensive coverage of the Home Nations Series, as sponsors, also makes it the go-to for snooker.