It was a welcome return to the winners circle for Jackpot for the first time in three years and with a World Matchplay spot also confirmed, it is very much hard work pays off.
"I've worked hard for this, so I'm really happy," he said. "It's been amazing - I made a semi on the first day and that gave me the confidence to turn it on today.
"It's more important, because I thought I might not make the Matchplay - it was hard. After the first day when I got to the semis, it takes a bit of pressure off.
"I played alright yesterday and lost to Matt Campbell, and then today I thought 'right, come on, just give it what you've got'.
"I always believe in myself. If everything clicks, I've got a great chance - I can lose to anybody and I can beat anybody!"
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