The 2018

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(sponsored by Credit Risk Solutions) was a senior

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tournament, that took place at the Bonus Arena in

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, from 24 to 25 October 2018. It was the first event of the 2018/2019

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was the defending champion, but he lost 0–3 to Suchakree Poomjang in the quarterfinals.

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won the event, defeating Brazil's

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in the final 4–1. In addition to the winner's cheque the champion secured a place in the qualifying tournament for the in Sheffield.

Prize fund

The breakdown of prize money is shown below: * Winner: £10,000 and a place in the 2019 World Championships qualifying *Runner-up: £5,000 *Semi-finals: £2,500 *Group runner-ups: £1,000 *Highest break: £500 *Total: £24,500

Main draw

* All matches played with a 30-second shot clock, with players having two time-outs per match * *Re-spotted black replaced final frame deciders

Final

References

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