The tour also visited Bulgaria for the first time in its history,[1] and returned to Poland, Belgium and Australia.

Ronnie O'Sullivan received the "Performance of the Year" for winning his fifth World title after playing just one competitive match during the season.

Jimmy Robertson's 57 break in just 130 seconds at the Snooker Shoot Out received the "Magic Moment of the Year" award.

Terry Griffiths, Joe Johnson, Peter Ebdon, Ken Doherty, Graeme Dott, Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

[5] A further £5,000 was on offer at the televised stages of each ranking event for any player who compiled a maximum break and this prize rolled over from one tournament to the next if not won.