Inside Ronnie O’Sullivan’s new life in Hong Kong after tax admission and residency loophole

Gabriel Negreanu

Jaws hit the deck when seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was granted a residency in Hong Kong last October. 'The Rocket' has swapped Chigwell for the special administrative region of China – a decision that coincides with his separation from soap star girlfriend Laila Rouass, who was in BBC's EastEnders . He has been a regular visitor over the years, as it has played home to several snooker tournaments. He famously won the Hong Kong Masters in 2022, beating Marco Fu 6-4 in the