Snooker Match Fixing Inquiry
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), the sport’s governing body, has finally announced that a formal investigation will take place into allegations of match-fixing when Stephen Maguire beat Jamie Burnett 9-3 in the first round of the Maplin UK Championship in Telford, Shropshire, on Monday.
Times Online article HERE
Here is the telling video of the final frame where Jamie Burnett plays several uncharacteristic shots to lose the match 9-3.
Here is the discussion on AZ Billiards:
More videos below!
Jamie Burnett discusses the issue after the match.
Clive Everton comments on this situation and match fixing in snooker in general.
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