What is the controversy with snooker?

Snooker has seen corruption allegations since its inception as a professional sport. Professional player and commentator Willie Thorne considered match-fixing
match-fixing
In organized sports, match fixing is the act of playing or officiating a match with the intention of achieving a pre-determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law.
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endemic to snooker, noting that he himself was offered money to throw a match.

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2023-06-22 23:56:05

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What country is snooker most popular?
Since its humble beginnings, snooker has always been a popular sport in the UK.
2024-01-04 17:42:33

How long does a snooker cue tip last?
As for the tip, well it really depends on how much you are playing. If you are playing every day you might change the tip every three or four weeks but if there is a gap it could last longer.
2024-01-03 14:27:30

Who is the six time world snooker champion?
Both Ray Reardon and Steve Davis have won six titles; John Higgins
John Higgins
John Higgins, MBE (born 18 May 1975) is a Scottish professional snooker player. He has won 31 career ranking titles, placing him in third position on the all-time list of ranking event winners, behind Ronnie O'Sullivan (39) and Stephen Hendry (36).
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and Mark Selby four; John Spencer and Mark Williams three; and Alex Higgins two.
2023-07-26 00:15:47

What is the snooker chalk controversy?
What is the snooker chalk controversy? O'Sullivan, 46, opted to put chalk on the table to help line up a shot during his quarter-final match with Stuart Bingham. That should have meant a seven-point penalty, with under snooker rules, occurs when a player 'uses any object to measure gaps or distance'.
2023-02-08 04:02:59

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