In May 1982, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association accepted the applications of six players to become professional: Pascal Burke, Bob Harris, Graham Cripsey, Ian Williamson, Les Dodd and Mick Fisher.

There were 13 rejected applications, including those of Barry West, Tony Kearney, Paul Watchorn, and Steve Longworth.

[1] In October, John Campbell, Mike Darrington, Warren King, Wayne Sanderson, and Watchorn were admitted as professionals.

[2] Joe O'Boye, Dave Gilbert and Longworth were among several applicants who were refused.

[3] The top 16 of the world rankings, these players automatically played in the final rounds of the world ranking events and were invited for the Masters.