Prize Money
The prize fund increased to £400,000 for the 2009 edition of the tournament, an increase of £44,000 from the 2008 edition, £10,000 more for the runner up, £5,000 more for the semi finalists and £2,500 more for the quarter finalists. Players who failed to make it past the group stage in the last tournament got £4,000. However, players who finished 3rd would earn £1,000 more but players who finished bottom of a group would get £1,500 less. Also the player with the highest checkout would not be rewarded. Instead, the group winners would earn £2,500.
| Stage | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | £100,000 |
| Runner Up | £50,000 |
| Semi Final | £25,000 |
| Quarter Final | £15,000 |
| Last 16 | £7,500 |
| 3rd in Group | £5,000 |
| 4th in Group | £2,500 |
| Group Winner Bonus | £2,500 |
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