It’s the start of another year, which means that the second half of the snooker season is about to get underway with one of the biggest tournaments in the sport.
The top 16 players in the world will be heading to London’s Alexandra Palace for The Masters, which boasts a huge £1,015,000 prize pot.
A total of £350,000 of that will go to the winner, which shows just how profitable potting a few balls can be.
Here are the 11 players who banked most prize money last year - all of whom will be in action.
9. Ali Carter
It was a fairly average season for Ali Carter, saved financially by a win in the Championship League and a run to the final in The Masters. He banked £398,500. | Getty Images
10. Luca Brecel
Former World Champion Luca Brecel largely had a year to forget, with not a single trophy. He reached two finals at the World Masters of Snooker and the Riyadh Season Championship. His earning for 2024 were £384,800. | Getty Images
11. John Higgins
Completing out list is Scotland's John Higgins, with 2024 prize money totalling £366,850. The highlight of his year was reaching the final of the British Open where he was beaten by Mark Selby. | Getty Images