Snooker association to probe match-fixing claim

The Scottish Crown Counsel have found insufficient evidence to justify a criminal prosecution following an investigation into the 2008 UK Championship match between Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association have confirmed in a statement.

Snooker association to probe match-fixing claim

The Scottish Crown Counsel have found insufficient evidence to justify a criminal prosecution following an investigation into the 2008 UK Championship match between Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association have confirmed in a statement.

World Snooker were alerted by bookmakers to unusual betting patterns before the match on December 15, 2008, with large sums being staked on the match finishing 9-3.

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