Why January and snooker’s most memorable 147s go together like magic

By Annette Lord Gary Wilson’s 147 break this week in the WST Pro Series continues snooker’s quite extraordinary tale between the joy of maximum breaks and the month of January.

New £1million 147 bonus prize could soon be scrapped – reveals Barry Hearn

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has revealed he would be happy to scrap his controversial new prize bonus of £1million for those that have made a 147.

WATCH: Agony for John Higgins who fouls on verge of 147 break

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Kyren Wilson makes 147 in International Championship

Kyren Wilson has made his first ever professional 147 break during a thrilling second round International Championship encounter today.

WATCH: Liang Wenbo makes 147 in English Open

Defending champion Liang Wenbo is in line to win a £40,000 bonus cheque after making a maximum 147 break in his English Open second round match .

How much will a player win if he makes a 147 in the English Open?

Judd Trump says he expects to see lots of players go for a maximum break this week because of the huge cash sum on offer.

VIDEO: Superb Robertson hits 147 in UK Championship final

NEIL Robertson had the crowd on their feet after he a hit a flawless 147 during an entertaining first session of the UK Championship final.