Snooker-World champion Brecel excited by new 'golden ball' format

Snooker - Coral Snooker Shoot-Out - The Hexagon, Reading - 14/2/16 Luca Brecel in action during the final Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Peter Cziborra Livepic/ File Photo

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - World champion Luca Brecel is excited to be among those looking to complete the first ever 167 break after the new golden ball was introduced at Saudi Arabia's first professional snooker event this week.

The opening season of the Riyadh World Masters of Snooker offers players the chance to win a prize of $500,000 if they can complete a maximum 147 and then pot the golden ball.