# Snooker

The Price of Precision: Why China’s Snooker Stars Lose Half Their Winnings to the Taxman

Wu Yize’s historic 2026 World Snooker Championship win was met with a harsh fiscal reality as UK taxes and fees reduced his £500,000 prize by nearly half. Despite the tax hit, the victory is expected to trigger a massive surge in his commercial endorsement value within the Chinese market.