Wynn Resorts Macao has confirmed Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan as the operator’s new ambassador ahead of his return for the Snooker Masters in the region.
With the backing of the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, the masters is set to return at the Wynn Palace from December 25 to 28, 2024.
Linda Chen, President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Wynn Macau, stated during a press conference to announce the event: “Wynn is committed to hosting premier international sporting events, establishing a diverse global perspective for Macao. ‘Wynn Presents – 2024 Macau Snooker Masters’ not only advances Macao’s “Tourism + Sports” strategy but also offers a diversified travel experience for locals and visitors, contributing to the development of Macao as a ‘City of Sports’.”
The 2024 Macau Snooker Masters will have a new play format for the upcoming tournament, with a challenge match to be conducted with “Wynn Brand Ambassador” O’Sullivan, who will take on the world’s best players in the format Best-of-7 frames in a bid to further elevate excitement for the tournament.
The tournament has extended the invitation to a total of nine world elite snooker players to compete at Wynn Place, including O’Sullivan, Ding Jun Hui, Marco Fu, Judd Trump, Jack Lisowski, Stuart Bingham, Jak Jones, Kyren Wilson, and Si Jia Hui.
O’Sullivan commented on the upcoming tournament and his recent deal: “I would like to thank our organiser, Wynn, for inviting me back for the tournament again. As the Wynn Brand Ambassador, I am very honoured to be working alongside Wynn in promoting and increasing the popularity of snooker around the world.
“Meanwhile, I can’t wait to have fantastic games with all these outstanding players in Macao by the end of this year, while celebrating the festive season with our fans.”
