Mark "The Jester from Leicester" Selby has had a successful professional snooker career, winning multiple ranking titles, triple crown wins and being the reigning World Snooker Champion. To celebrate Selby and his achievements, we are going to be answering some of Google’s most frequently asked questions about this snooker player.

Whether you have been wondering about his professional career or have been curious about certain aspects of his personal life, today is your lucky day. At Hamilton Billiards, we are passionate about everything snooker related, including the players that make the sport so special.

If you want to play like the professionals, why not get your own snooker table? Our team crafts bespoke snooker tables and restores antique snooker tables. We also stock snooker equipment, such as snooker cues and snooker balls suitable for beginners and professionals.

Personal Life.

How old is Mark Selby?

Born 19th of June 1983, Mark Selby is currently 38 years old.

How tall is Mark Selby?

According to Mark Selby’s Eurosport profile, the professional snooker player is 1.83 m (6-foot).

Where is Mark Selby from?

His nickname “The Jester from Leicester" is inclusive of his birthplace Leicester, a city in the East Midlands, where he currently resides.

Is Mark Selby married?

Mark Selby has been married to Vikki Layton since 2011. Born in Ipswich, Vikki Layton was also a cue-sports professional for a short period of time. The former Irish international pool player is now a full-time mum.

If you are also a fan of pool and are looking for a pool table, at Hamilton Billiards, we stock a large selection of pool tables for sale. From UK pool tables to American pool tables, browse our full range today.

Does Mark Selby have children?

Mark Selby and Vikki Layton have a daughter together, Sofia Maria Selby born in 2014.

Professional Life.

When did Mark Selby turn professional?

Mark Selby turned professional in 1999 at the age of 16. Before joining the professional tour, Selby won the England under-15 championship in 1998.

Why is Mark Selby called the jester from Leicester?

During the 2007 World Championship final, Mark Selby told Richard Beare, snooker compere, to come up with a better nickname than "Leicester Potter". It was then that Richard Beare came up with "The Jester from Leicester" as Selby is always joking backstage.

What has Mark Selby won?

Mark Selby has won 20 ranking titles and 9 triple crown wins, including 4 World Championships, 3 Masters and 2 UK Championships.

YearName Of TournamentPrize Money
2008Masters Tournament£150,000
2008Welsh Open£35,000
2010Masters Tournament£150,000
2011Shanghai Masters£65,000
2012UK Championship£125,000
2013Masters Tournament£175,000
2014World Snooker Championship£300,000
2015German Masters€80,000
2015China Open£85,000
2016World Snooker Championship£330,000
2016UK Championship£170,000
2017China Open£85,000
2017World Snooker Championship£375,000
2018China Open£225,000
2018China Championship£150,000
2019English Open£70,000
2019Scottish Open£70,000
2020European Masters£80,000
2020Scottish Open£70,000
2021World Snooker Championship£500,000

What cue does Mark Selby use?

Mark Selby uses a snooker cue with a 9.5mm tip.

When is Mark Selby playing next?

So far, Mark Selby is set to be part of the following snooker events:
- 2022 BetVictor Shoot Out: Mark Selby v Li Hang (Thursday 20 January)
- 2022 German Masters: Mark Selby v Barry Pinches (Thursday 27 January)
- 2022 European Masters Qualifiers: Mark Selby v Matthew Selt (Tuesday 22 February)