Midnite Awards £25,000 to Snooker Fan After Mark Allen’s 147 at World Championship

£25,000 Prize Delivered After Crucible Maximum

Brian Nicholls, a 75-year-old snooker enthusiast from Tamworth, won £25,000 after attending Friday’s 10am session at the Crucible. Nicholls had enrolled in the “Midnite Maximum” promotion, which offers £25,000 to a randomly selected attendee from each session if a maximum break is scored.

Mark Allen’s flawless 147 against Chris Wakelin during their Round 2 match secured the payout. Nicholls described his reaction as one of disbelief and joy.

“I can’t believe it, I’m over the moon. I just want to spend the money and enjoy it. It just doesn’t happen, does it? It was one in a million. And to watch that, the 147, I was shaking when he got to the last few colours. Just over the moon,” he said.

Speaking about his winnings, Nicholls shared plans to celebrate with a cruise and support his family.

“I’m going to spend the money on a cruise. I’ll have to give my son, Ian, some because it was down to him, all of this. Then just enjoy it – it’s a lovely amount of money to just have drop on your lap. I just can’t believe it,” he added.

Midnite Continues Tournament Giveaway

Midnite, the official betting and casino partner of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, confirmed that the promotion will continue throughout the tournament until May 5.

A spokesperson for Midnite said:

“We promised one lucky snooker fan per session £25,000 if a 147 was hit at the 2025 World Championship – and we’re delighted to play our part in Brian’s big cash prize.

Our competition is running throughout the whole tournament, with £25,000 up for grabs each time a player hits a 147, so if you’re at the Crucible, make sure you sign up to be in with a chance to win!”