SNOOKER PRIZE MONEY · 2006
Snooker prize money in 2006
Snooker paid £3,343,521 across 12 tournaments in 2006, to 104 players. Graeme Dott earned the most, £298,150.
PAID IN 2006£3.3m
TOURNAMENTS12
PLAYERS PAID104
TOP EARNER£298k
The 2006 money list
The top 50 players by prize money won in 2006
| # | PLAYER | NATION | WINS | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graeme Dott | Scotland | 1 | £298,150£298k |
| 2 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | England | 1 | £248,850£249k |
| 3 | Peter Ebdon | England | 1 | £214,500£215k |
| 4 | John Higgins | Scotland | 1 | £207,675£208k |
| 5 | Stephen Lee | England | 1 | £112,530£113k |
| 6 | Ken Doherty | Ireland | 2 | £108,331£108k |
| 7 | Mark Williams | Wales | 2 | £105,550£106k |
| 8 | Neil Robertson | Australia | 1 | £98,025£98k |
| 9 | Stephen Hendry | Scotland | 0 | £97,450£97k |
| 10 | Ding Junhui | China | 1 | £92,025£92k |
| 11 | Steve Davis | England | 0 | £84,230£84k |
| 12 | Shaun Murphy | England | 0 | £82,650£83k |
| 13 | Jimmy White | England | 0 | £79,150£79k |
| 14 | Alan McManus | Scotland | 0 | £77,725£78k |
| 15 | Jamie Cope | England | 0 | £69,575£70k |
| 16 | Joe Perry | England | 0 | £60,875£61k |
| 17 | Matthew Stevens | Wales | 0 | £59,705£60k |
| 18 | Stephen Maguire | Scotland | 0 | £54,430£54k |
| 19 | Marco Fu | Hong Kong | 0 | £51,775£52k |
| 20 | Ian McCulloch | England | 0 | £46,525£47k |
| 21 | Mark King | England | 0 | £42,450£42k |
| 22 | Stuart Bingham | England | 0 | £39,850£40k |
| 23 | Mark Selby | England | 0 | £39,635£40k |
| 24 | Ryan Day | Wales | 0 | £39,285£39k |
| 25 | Barry Hawkins | England | 0 | £37,850£38k |
| 26 | David Gray | England | 0 | £36,280£36k |
| 27 | Joe Swail | Northern Ireland | 0 | £35,455£35k |
| 28 | Robert Milkins | England | 0 | £34,300£34k |
| 29 | James Wattana | Thailand | 0 | £32,600£33k |
| 30 | Anthony Hamilton | England | 0 | £31,475£31k |
| 31 | Nigel Bond | England | 0 | £29,530£30k |
| 32 | Ali Carter | England | 0 | £29,450£29k |
| 33 | Paul Hunter | England | 0 | £28,850£29k |
| 34 | Michael Holt | England | 0 | £27,830£28k |
| 35 | Gerard Greene | Northern Ireland | 0 | £26,825£27k |
| 36 | Dave Harold | England | 0 | £25,925£26k |
| 37 | Andy Hicks | England | 0 | £24,850£25k |
| 38 | Dominic Dale | Wales | 0 | £24,275£24k |
| 39 | Robin Hull | Finland | 0 | £23,500£24k |
| 40 | John Parrott | England | 0 | £22,550£23k |
| 41 | Ricky Walden | England | 0 | £21,825£22k |
| 42 | Michael Judge | Ireland | 0 | £19,450£19k |
| 43 | Adrian Gunnell | England | 0 | £18,825£19k |
| 44 | Fergal O'Brien | Ireland | 0 | £18,025£18k |
| 45 | Barry Pinches | England | 0 | £17,350£17k |
| 46 | Mike Dunn | England | 0 | £17,150£17k |
| 47 | Mark Allen | Northern Ireland | 0 | £17,050£17k |
| 48 | Mark Davis | England | 0 | £16,550£17k |
| 49 | Rod Lawler | England | 0 | £16,525£17k |
| 50 | Rory McLeod | Jamaica | 0 | £15,550£16k |
The top 15 in 2006
Every tournament in 2006
By prize money paid
| TOURNAMENT | WINNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 888.com World Championship | Graeme Dott | £901,240£901k |
| 2006 Maplin UK Championship | Peter Ebdon | £548,000£548k |
| 2006 Royal London Watches Grand Prix | Neil Robertson | £455,750£456k |
| 2006 SAGA Insurance Masters | John Higgins | £415,000£415k |
| 2006 Betfred Premier League | Ronnie O'Sullivan | £239,000£239k |
| 2006 Welsh Open | Stephen Lee | £223,275£223k |
| 2006 Northern Ireland Trophy | Ding Junhui | £198,500£199k |
| 2006 Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open | Mark Williams | £197,250£197k |
| 2006 Malta Cup | Ken Doherty | £118,500£119k |
| 2006 Pot Black | Mark Williams | £40,000£40k |
| 2006 VCpoker.ie Irish Professional Championship | Ken Doherty | £5,406£5k |
| 2006 Saga Masters Qualifying Event | £1,600£2k |
The richest tournaments of 2006
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Frequently asked questions
Who earned the most snooker prize money in 2006?
Graeme Dott, with £298,150 and 1 title. Ronnie O'Sullivan was next on £248,850.
How much prize money was paid in 2006?
£3,343,521 across 12 tournaments, to 104 players.
Which tournament paid the most in 2006?
The 2006 888.com World Championship, at £901,240.
How does 2006 compare with 2005?
2005 paid £4,064,897 across 14 tournaments.
Where to next
Every year and every player is on snooker prize money. The year before is 2005. The year after is 2007.