A deal's been confirmed for the Crucible to host the Snooker World Championship until at least 2045.
There's also an option for the Sheffield venue to retain the event until 2050.
A 45-million pound redevelopment of the theatre will see capacity increase by 500 seats.
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World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn, who'd previously described it as "no longer fit for purpose", says he's "delighted" they've reached an agreement.
