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WPBSA STATEMENT | 3 JANUARY 2023​

3rd January 2023 :

https://wpbsa.com/wpbsa-statement-3...mcQBCJCA2WSIAow5qBzPWUlZa_iD1JBJDrux_2zrowo2Y :

Home » WPBSA Statement | 3 January 2023
WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson has taken the decision to suspend Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang from attending or competing on the World Snooker Tour with immediate effect.
This decision is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches for betting purposes in breach of the WPBSA Conduct Regulations.
The suspension will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation or any subsequent charges that may or may not be brought. Both Zhao and Zhang have the right to appeal this decision.
The WPBSA can confirm that the wider investigation is now at an advanced stage, and it is anticipated will be completed shortly at which point any potential charges will be considered.
No further comment will be made at this time, except in the event of any significant further developments.

WOW !

 

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ZHAO XINTONG: FORMER UK CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER SUSPENDED AS TWO MORE CAUGHT UP IN SNOOKER MATCH-FIXING PROBE​

Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang have become the latest players to be embroiled in the match-fixing investigation in snooker, joining Yan Bingtao, Liang Wenbo, Chen Zifan, Lu Ning, Li Hang, Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning and Chang Bingyu on the suspension list. Zhao was due to play at Masters, which starts at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. :​

Zhao Xintong: Former UK Championship winner suspended as two more caught up in snooker match-fixing probe - Eurosport

Zhao Xintong and Zhang Jiankang have become the latest players to be suspended in the snooker match-fixing investigation, taking the total number to 10.

www.eurosport.co.uk

Chinese Horoscope 2023 – Year of the Rabbit :​

https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/year-of-the-rabbit/

Out of the Chinese takeaways and into the year of the Chinese Rabbit hole.....

 

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COACHING HELPS EBDON REGAIN PASSION FOR SNOOKER :​

https://wst.tv/coaching-helps-ebdon...jXWjUiOIodz4DFUOSQA2dmyKJnUg0X7lOSzdwBhwgP7vQ

Coming soon to a TV screen near you , Peter Ebdon coached robotic , emotionless snooker players and they just don't make them like the late great Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins anymore folks .

 

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Snooker match-fixing investigation: What is happening as 10 players suspended? :​

Snooker match-fixing investigation: What is happening as 10 players suspended?

How did we get here and what happens next as 10 players are suspended in a corruption inquiry.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Match-fixing investigation is ’embarrassing’ for snooker – Steve Davis :​

MSN

 

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Jason Ferguson – ‘All players know that betting on snooker is wrong’​

by David Caulfield on January 8, 2023 :

https://snookerhq.com/2023/01/08/jason-ferguson-all-players-known-betting-snooker-wrong/

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Yes Mr Ferguson . Please Sir can I have some more ?

 

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Jason Ferguson sets out timeframe for snooker match-fixing investigation​

Story by Phil Haigh • 43m ago :

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/worl...sedgntp&cvid=6f0e351b6dcf4b799c1abcacb0a7afe5

 

[Bob Jewett]

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Jason Ferguson sets out timeframe for snooker match-fixing investigation​

Story by Phil Haigh • 43m ago :

Here is a direct link to the Metro article in case the other disappears:

Jason Ferguson sets out timeframe for snooker match-fixing investigation

'We won't be too much longer.'

metro.co.uk

 

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Snooker star "does not want to be near" any players found guilty of match-fixing​

David Gilbert is returning to Alexandra Palace for the Masters after his surprise inclusion in the draw following the match-fixing investigation that has rocked snooker :

Snooker star "does not want to be near" any players found guilty of match-fixing

David Gilbert is returning to Alexandra Palace for the Masters after his surprise inclusion in the draw following the match-fixing investigation that has rocked snooker

www.mirror.co.uk

 

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RONNIE O’SULLIVAN ON SNOOKER MATCH-FIXING INQUIRY: FOOTBALL, TENNIS AND GOLF HAVEN’T BEEN HARMED​

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has given his thoughts on snooker’s match-fixing inquiry. Ten players have been suspended: Zhao Xintong, Zhang Jiankang, Yan Bingtao, Liang Wenbo, Chen Zifan, Lu Ning, Li Hang, Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning and Chang Bingyu. Stream the 2023 Masters and more top snooker action live and on-demand on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...olf-havent-been-harmed_sto9309291/story.shtml

Ronnie O'Sullivan issues opinion on snooker's match-fixing probe as chiefs hit back :​

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/new...pc=U531&cvid=10e89394927c406b9da912f92335e5ed

Meanwhile in other news headlines.....

UK space launch - latest: Mission leaders speak of devastation after rocket's setback​

Cosmic Girl, a former Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747, took off from Spaceport Cornwall with the LauncherOne rocket under its wing. It was carrying a number of satellites, including ones made in Britain, into space. Watch back in the stream while you stroll.

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UK space mission fails after rocket 'anomaly' :​

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China's match-fixing snooker crisis gambles with the health of an entire sport :​

MSN

 

[Bob Jewett]

Here is a direct link to the Metro article -- the Microsoft link above may go away....

China's match-fixing snooker crisis gambles with the health of an entire sport

'Snooker needs China for many reasons — it’s where its heart beats strongest.'

metro.co.uk

 

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Wow. Where do you go from there?

 

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After whitey "fell" in the Rockets hill game you can't tell me the slate isn't shaved. Ever see a ball deep in a pocket ? No me either.

 

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SHAUN MURPHY OPENS UP ON 'LIFE SAVING' STOMACH SURGERY AND BATTLE WITH 'COMPLETE FULL DEPRESSION'​

Shaun Murphy has his confidence back heading into the second half of the 2022/23 snooker season, and he attributes his improved mental attitude to the gastric sleeve surgery he had last year. He has slimmed down and is far more confident, and playing better snooker as a result. Stream the 2023 Masters and more top snooker action live and on-demand on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...mplete-full-depression_sto9317458/story.shtml

The life of a billiards player looks good on TV but it's what you don't see in the background is the lifestyle and sacrifices they make .

Shaun Murphy should've left the razzle dazzle waistcoat in the wardrobe because it didn't do him much good at the Masters getting pumped 6 goose to Stuart Bingham . Never seen that result coming .

 

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SHAUN MURPHY OPENS UP ON 'LIFE SAVING' STOMACH SURGERY AND BATTLE WITH 'COMPLETE FULL DEPRESSION'​

Shaun Murphy has his confidence back heading into the second half of the 2022/23 snooker season, and he attributes his improved mental attitude to the gastric sleeve surgery he had last year. He has slimmed down and is far more confident, and playing better snooker as a result. Stream the 2023 Masters and more top snooker action live and on-demand on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...mplete-full-depression_sto9317458/story.shtml

The life of a billiards player looks good on TV but it's what you don't see in the background is the lifestyle and sacrifices they make .

Shaun Murphy should've left the razzle dazzle waistcoat in the wardrobe because it didn't do him much good at the Masters getting pumped 6 goose to Stuart Bingham . Never seen that result coming .

i had him as outright, and he did look good against robertson. he has seemed to be trending up lately. it's a brutal game in many ways, not surprised anymore with players speaking out on mental health. ronnie, dott, selby, robertson, mark wilson, etc all have had such struggles.

 

[Bob Jewett]

... mark wilson, etc all have had such struggles.

Gary?

 

[skogstokig]

Gary?

yea, i meant gary. he got it sorted out it seems, won a ranking event this season

 

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Drum roll please.....

Sergeant Detective Lieutenant Frank Drebins reports are in and the headlines don't look too good .

WPBSA STATEMENT | 18 JANUARY 2023
18th January 2023 :

https://wpbsa.com/wpbsa-statement-18-january-2023/

ZHAO XINTONG AND YAN BINGTAO AMONG 10 PLAYERS CHARGED IN SNOOKER’S MATCH-FIXING PROBE, THE WPBSA ANNOUNCES​

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (the WPBSA) has decided that 10 players suspended in the sport’s match-fixing probe “have a case to answer”. The WPBSA announced on Wednesday the charges that Liang Wenbo, Li Hang, Lu Ning, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong, Zhang Jiankang, Chen Zifan, Chang Bingyu, Zhao Jianbo and Bai Langning face. :​

https://www.eurosport.co.uk/snooker...-probe-the-wpbsa-annou_sto9331020/story.shtml

Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao among 10 Chinese snooker players charged​

by David Caulfield on January 18, 2023 :

https://snookerhq.com/2023/01/18/zhao-xintong-yan-bingtao-among-10-chinese-snooker-players-charged/

World Snooker charges 10 players with match-fixing including Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong and Liang Wenbo :​

https://www.sportinglife.com/snooke...jCNw7M1cVKvmvBrLf23t3lyNlX0joSkuqCch1PY8UL1DM

Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA :​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/64297128

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among 10 players charged in snooker match-fixing probe :

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/snooker/breaking-bingtao-xintong-match-fixing-28984752

China's Wild Snooker Match-Fixing Scandal Ends In Shame :​

Sergeant Detective Lieutenant Frank Drebin's reports has been submitted to Jason Ferguson and now it's up to him to fix it and don't call me Shirley from the Airplane movie :

 

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Match-fixing snooker scandal damage will be hard to repair​

by David Caulfield on January 19, 2023

Oh jeez oh give it a rest with this match fixing . I accept all my E/W Ante Post , to win the match , next frame , correct score will there be a 50 break , 100 break etc to win the match bets went down the stank :

It's a sight for sore eyes i tell you !

Lets move on at least for a little while !