Snooker fans have gone potty for tickets for a major tournament in Brighton.

The final of the British Open at the Brighton Centre next month is already a complete sell-out.

Stars such as Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and world champion Mark Williams will be competing in the tournament, which runs from November 8 to 16.

Organisers say there are still tickets available for the earlier rounds.

Among the favourites is defending champion Paul Hunter.

He said: "I played in Brighton at the Champions Cup a couple of years ago but this is the first time we've had a world-ranking event here.

"Brighton is a great city and it's good to be back."

The 25-year-old made a flying visit to Brighton earlier this week and enjoyed a few frames with competition winners at the Riley Snooker Club and a couple of games of pool with students at the University of Brighton.

The world number eight opens his defence on Monday, November 10, against Dave Harold or Shaun Murphy.

He said: "It will be a tough match for me because they are both strong players."

Meanwhile, amateur potters can win the chance to play a frame with legend Steve Davis on Saturday.

Churchill Square will host a competition with players given 60 seconds to pot as many balls as possible.

Davis will take on some of the competition winners and give a trick-shots masterclass.

Tournament tickets start at £5 for adults or £2.50 for concessions. For more information, call the box office on 0870 9009100.