Ronnie O’Sullivan net worth: How much is the Northern Ireland Open star worth?

Ronnie O’Sullivan arrived in Northern Ireland fresh from winning the Champion of Champions event last week.

The Rocket continued his fine form in Belfast and booked his place in the final after a thrilling semi-final clash with Mark Selby.

He required the final black in the deciding frame to secure a 6-5 victory over his rival.

With another three centuries added to his tally during the match, O’Sullivan is now just 23 away from 1000.

But the 42-year-old insists he hasn’t given it much thought as he knows the day will eventually come.

He said: “I know it will happen as long as I don’t get hit by a bus or die in my sleep.

“I’ll just enjoy the journey, enjoy the process and it’s something nice to look forward to.”

The winner of the Northern Ireland will take home £75,000 in prize money, with the runner-up earning £30,000.

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According to The Wealth Record, the snooker icon has an estimated net worth of £11.4million ($15m).

Since turning professional in 1992 he has earned over £8.5m in prize money alone.

As one of the leading players in the game, the 42-year-old has multiple of sponsorship deals and endorsements both in the UK and abroad, particularly China.

When he’s not featuring in tournaments, O’Sullivan often serves as a pundit on Eurosport.

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Live coverage of today’s event will be shown on Eurosport and Quest in the UK and Ireland.

Fans will also be able to stream the action via the Eurosport Player and the Quest app.

Live streaming is also available for free on selected betting companies’ sites.