Snooker Shoot Out 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Tom Ford beats wonderkid Liam Graham in epic final to win £50,000 prize – updates

White ready for 'total lottery!'

Fans' favourite Jimmy White is preparing for his imminent clash with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

And the Whirlwind, 62, suggested he's as excited and nervous as ever.

White told Eurosport: "It's a total lottery, If I get a chance I know I'm going to do something.

"There's no strategy in the Shoot Out - until you get down to the closing seconds."

And he joked: "I'm nearly in my 40s... [(but] I'm enjoying it so I'll keep playing."

Wilson to launch Scottish Open

Gary Wilson closed the afternoon's session of the Snooker Shoot Out with victory - and he'll hope to launch the Scottish Open next week in the same style.

Wilson is the reigning Scottish champ and opens against Long Zehuang at Meadowbank at 10am on Monday December 9.

Judd Trump has decided not to enter - as he's limiting his competitions ahead of the World championship next April.

But Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Scot John Higgins are amongst the top names taking part.

Joe, 14, almost lands sensational debut win

Whizkid Joe Shannon, 14, came agonisingly close to landing a big scalp on his World Snooker Tour debut.

Shannon - handed a wildcard entry after becoming Irish Under-16 champ - led 42-1 in his Snooker Shoot Out clash with World No 23 Robert Milkins.

And with a maximum of 10 minutes available, that meant Bristol ace Milkins was under big pressure.

The Milkman, 48, won the Welsh Open in 2023.

But Shannon is tipped to eventually join snooker's cream - by rising through the rankings.

And he was on top this afternoon - until surprisingly missing a black off its spot

That gave Milkins the chance to build towards a 45-42 triumph.

Hawkins still chasing major dream

Barry Hawkins still believes in his major dream - despite making it four finals without victory at the age of 45.

The Kent cuer had a brilliant week on the way to a 10-8 defeat against World No 1 Judd Trump in the UK Championship finale on Sunday night.

Hawkins told the Metro: "Obviously there’s lots of players that never get to a Triple Crown final so it’s good to get there, but the fact I was so close this time is the most disappointing thing."

He also reached the final of the 2013 World Championship finals plus the Masters in 2016 and 2022.

Hawkins added: "The World Championship final I played well, but the other two I was completely outplayed and intimidated.

"I played well in this one, I was in touching distance, got beat by the best player in the world, so I can’t be too hard on myself.

"It reminded me I can still do it, that was probably some of the best snooker I’ve ever played, over the week as a whole.

"I can still do it on the big stage. It gives me confidence going forward knowing that I’ve still got it and I’ve got a few years in me playing well."

And asked if he'd be frustrated not to land one of the big three titles, he said: "‘As I get older, yeah I would now."

White hot start to tonight's action

We've 16 more contests from 7pm tonight - with a legend getting us under way.

Jimmy White, commonly regarded as the greatest snooker player ever NOT to win the world title, will take on Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

Chinese sensation Guodong Xiao, now World No 19, is also in action, facing England's Anthony Hamilton.

And there are many other intriguing match-ups

We'll have rapid-fire updates on all the action!

Wilson beats Evans

A break of 56 from Gary Wilson sees him beat Reanne Evans 79-8.

In similar style, Wu Yize got a 63 break to defeat Daniel Boyes 63-13.

And Gong Chenzhi has dispatched Joe Perry 33-8.

Nix crashes out

Sophie Nix has lost to fellow Scot Anthony McGill 40-7.

Aaron Hill has seen off Joel Connolly 39-12.

Go with the Flo

Florian Nuessle is through to the second round with a convincing 51-1 win over Dean Young.

Fan Zhenghi follows him with a win over Wang Yuchen 66-18.

Crushing Gilbert win

David Gilbert has smashed David Grace 74-1 after a stunning break of 70.

Ryan Day has beaten Matthew Selt 46-33.

Low-scoring win

Louis Heathcote secures a 65-31 win over Ahmed Elsayed.

Jonas Luz is out after a low-scoring 23-20 defeat to Paul Deaville.

Thrilling win

Milkins just about beats Joe Shannon 45-42.

And Lyu Haotian has beaten Tian Pengfei 65-28.

Delight for Kowalski

Antoni Kowalski lands a break of 51 and wins 58-7. He lifts his arms in celebration.

Vafaei wins

A close game but Hossein Vafaei sees off Julien Leclercq 46-34.

Win for the champ

Title holder Mark Allen is through, he demolishes Ross Muir 68-0.

Snooker Shoot Out

Some of the biggest names in the game are in Leicester for the return of the Snooker Shoot Out today.

Current champ Mark Allen kicks-off the play at 1pm against Ross Muir.

Stick with SunSport for live updates of the fast-paced tournament.