Shanghai qualifying matches in betting probe

Shanghai qualifying matches in betting probe

World snooker chiefs on Wednesday launched an investigation after uncovering unusual betting patterns in two matches in the Shanghai Masters qualifying event in Doncaster.

Snooker balls are arranged before play on May 1, 2006. World snooker chiefs on Wednesday launched an investigation after uncovering unusual betting patterns in two matches in the Shanghai Masters qualifying event in Doncaster.

The matches at the centre of the probe are Scotland's Ross Muir's 5-0 win over Thai player Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon and Egyptian Mohamed Khairy's 5-4 victory over Passakorn Suwannawat, also of Thailand.

"The WPBSA work with partners to monitor betting on snooker matches," said a statement from the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

"As a result of this we were aware of the unusual betting patterns regarding the matches between Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon and Ross Muir and Passakorn Suwannawat and Mohamed Khairy.

"The WPBSA are liaising with the Gambling Commission to establish the available facts surrounding betting on these matches. A decision will then be made regarding any further action necessary."

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