These include boxing, poker, American pool and the Mosconi Cup, ownership of League One football club Leyton Orient and chairmanship of the Professional Darts Council, which last year helped to boost Phil Taylor’s income to £5 million.

Employing nine people, World Snooker Services is contracted to install snooker tables at all world ranking tournaments and Matchroom Sport’s Premier League Snooker, which is owned by Barry Hearn.

“For this reason, we are looking forward to Barry bringing his entrepreneurial skills to the game and generating more competitions and income for the players,” said Godwin.

Hearn’s appointment has also been welcomed by Stroud-based Milliken, which manufactures billiard cloth for the snooker and pool markets worldwide.European sales manager Stuart Gardiner (pictured) said: “Interest in Asia in particular is booming and exports to China and elsewhere have helped to offset some decline in demand in the UK.

“Barry Hearn has long-standing links with the game and proven business skills. We are looking forward to working with him to bring to snooker more high-quality events and the higher profile it deserves.”

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