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If he is prohibited from playing snooker in China, Ronnie O’Sullivan says he may give up the game.

Exhibition matches in the Far East are become more and more profitable, but they sometimes take place during World Snooker Tour

events, and players who prioritize other competitions risk sanctions from the governing body.

A Macau event that was originally intended to coincide with the Northern Ireland Open in October attracted five participants;

however, it was then rescheduled until December.

The multiple world champion also acknowledges that the sport is at a “crossroads” as a result of the continuous problem.

“I won’t ever play again if I can’t go out and do what I need to do, which is play a lot in China,” 47-year-old O’Sullivan told the BBC.

“We’ve reached a bit of a crossroads.

“I can’t find enough here in the UK to make my efforts worthwhile. I play for big audiences, wonderful venues, and great prize money

whenever I travel to China. And I adore it.

“I probably won’t play if it gets to the point where I can’t do that or am not allowed to do that.

“Since I still want to play snooker, I’ll probably go play Chinese 8 ball [pool]. I still desire to hold a cue.”

In the past, World No. 1 O’Sullivan has criticized the WST, saying he would need to lose a limb in order to fall in the rankings.

The Rocket reiterated his earlier remarks, saying, “I don’t think it’s very hard to be a top-16 snooker player.”I could definitely get away

with spending two or three hours a day, once a week, playing.

Since I was in their position and didn’t think the top 50 was acceptable, I find it difficult to put myself in their shoes.

“Midlife does not make for a fantastic lover. When I see people accepting it, I find it pretty revolting in certain ways.

I don’t like to see snooker folks, which is why I avoid hanging out with them at venues.

“I don’t believe there are enough suitable pairings. I believe that many players are unknown to the public and do not participate in the

game in the

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