Tag: Jimmy White

World Snooker Rankings 2012/13: Seedings Revision One Round-Up

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The conclusion of the UKPTC2 event in Gloucester today marked the end of the first stage of the 2012/13 season, with the seedings now revised for the upcoming International Championship, snooker’s newest major, in terms of ranking points and prize money at least. Click below for a summary of all of the movers and shakers in the rankings…

NOTE: The new projected seedings list for the all-important second cut-off, will hopefully follow over the next few days, once confirmation has been received as to the points which will be deducted at that revision.

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No Case To Answer For White

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Following statements made in the Daily Star on Sunday 17th June 2012 regarding the betting activity of an alleged aid to Jimmy White, the WPBSA has taken the decision not to conduct a full investigation having found no evidence of any breach of the rules.

The WPBSA process of making enquiries is very thorough and has involved liaising with the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit and the betting industry. The WPBSA have not found any evidence of inappropriate betting activity in relation to the statements in this article or by Jimmy White and therefore no further action will be taken.

 

Closing In On The Cut: Race For The Crucible

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Following the conclusion of the German Masters yesterday, there is just one event remaining for the players to earn precious ranking points that in some cases could make the difference between having to win one, two, three or four matches to qualify for the Crucible – or none at all.

Click below for my look at who has to do what ahead of the Welsh Open qualifiers which start this Wednesday…

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