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WPBSA Statement

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 matt2745 1 Comment

The WPBSA were today alerted to unusual betting patterns regarding the match between Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon and Martin O’Donnell at the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany.

The WPBSA monitor betting on ALL professional snooker and have the most sophisticated methods available today. Working with their partners worldwide and by liaising with the Gambling Commission, the WPBSA will review the available facts surrounding betting on this match. A decision will then be taken on whether any further action is necessary.

PSB Survey Results 2015: Part Three

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 matt2745 3 Comments

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So we have seen how you voted in respect of a number of categories already in parts one and two of my PSB survey, but today’s concluding section is perhaps the most interesting of all, as we look at the tour structure and the suggestion of other fundamental changes to the sport…

New Trophy For Paul Hunter Classic

August 27, 2015August 27, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

Tomorrow sees the start of the professional rounds of the Paul Hunter Classic, one of the sport’s most popular events and for 2015 there will be an extra special prize, with a new glass trophy (above), supplied by Waterford Crystal.

PSB Survey Results 2015: Part Two

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 matt2745 2 Comments

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Following on from part one of the results of my recent fan survey on Monday, today I bring you further conclusions, including the views on favourite players, commentators and more…

Daqing To Host Snooker’s International Championship

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Daqing in the north-east of China will host a world ranking event for the first time this season when the 2015 International Championship comes to the city.

PSB Survey Results 2015: Part One

August 23, 2015August 23, 2015 matt2745 6 Comments

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A few weeks ago here at PSB I launched the first ‘snooker survey’ here at this blog, in an attempt to get some feedback from snooker fans across the world as to how they follow the sport.

Thanks to everyone who took part and today I take my first look at some of the results, including general questions, following snooker and social media…

Roxton Chapman wins LITEtask UK Open Billiards Championship

August 23, 2015August 24, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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From a record field of 64 players from 8 countries, 1999 UK champion Roxton Chapman from Peterborough emerged a somewhat surprise winner of the 2015 LITEtask UK Open Billiards Championship at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds at the weekend.

Murphy Sets The Social Standard

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 matt2745 2 Comments

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During the last past five years snooker in general has come a long way in terms of fan interaction, with the rise of social media and the power of the internet allowing us to get closer to the world’s leading players than ever before.

While a number of players have undoubtedly boosted their profiles due to their online presence, few can claim to have gone as far as Shaun Murphy, who this week added Instagram to his social media portfolio.