World Snooker was accused by 110Sport, formerly The Snooker Network (TSN), of abusing its dominant position within the sport.
The internet firm claimed the association's Rule 5A prevents outside promoters from organising snooker events unless sanctioned by World Snooker.
110Sport's website was claiming the High Court decision ruled that World Snooker had adopted an unlawful restraint of trade, abused their dominant position and acted against the EC Treaty in connection with rules adopted by the board in March 2001.
110sport CEO George Smith said: "Our agenda and that of the players involved in this case has been clear: that players reserve the right to choose where and when they play. (High-profile players) Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams and 110sport also believed that anyone should be free to organise snooker events, so long as they enhance the image and standing of the sport."
But a statement from World Snooker claims the body had successfully defended the legal action, saying Mr. Justice Lloyd ruled against 110 Sport in seven out of eight issues.
"The only argument accepted by the Judge related to a regulation governing players’ appearances at tournaments, which was no longer in effect at the time the action was brought in May," the statement said.
"The Judge said World Snooker had done everything reasonable to address 110 Sport’s concerns before the case began and criticised 110 Sport for continuing proceedings."
World Snooker Chief Executive Jim McKenzie said: “We are delighted by Mr. Justice Lloyd’s ruling. This is a victory for the Association’s right to protect the players and their assets against commercial predators. We are a members’ association."
sportbusiness.com will provide a full explanation of the ruling as it comes to hand.
