World Snooker and Betfair Sign Memorandum of Understanding

It was reported today that Betfair has signed an agreement called a Memorandum of Understanding with World Snooker. This agreement states that Betfair will share information on unusual wagering activity in the billiards and snooker industry. World Snooker is the commercial side of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. (30/09)

BAE Lightning Leads Premier Division of A2Z-sponsored Preston and District Snooker League

Elite A hosted the Premier Division of the A2Z sponsored Preston and District Snooker League event but were beaten by the BAE Lightning 5-2. The BAE might not have the lead for long as Riley Red is right behind them. The Reds beat St Wilfrid’s with the same 5-2 score. (23/09)

Jimmy White Wins Times & Citizen Legends of Snooker Challenge

The Times and Citizen Legends of Snooker challenge took place last night at Bedford Corn Exchange. Jimmy White managed to come from 3-1 behind to beat Steve Davis for the win. Davis was ranked 29 in the world while White was ranked 62. (19/09)

Maplin UK Championship Begins In December

Spectators can now begin to anticipate the Maplin UK Championship as tickets are now on sale. Snooker lovers will be filling up the Telford International Centre as some of the top players in the sport play for the top place finish. Such players as Ronnie O’Sullivan Stephen Maguire, Mark Selby, Ding Junhui, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins and Shaun Murphy are said to be attending. (17/09)

Crime Forces Snooker Clubs to Close Early

Snooker clubs in Lahore, Punjab are being forced by police to shut down by 9pm on a daily basis. The police believe this may help control the robberies in the city, as they have been rapidly increasing. The Snooker Clubs Association announced the curfew this past Thursday. (15/09)

Man Attacked With Snooker Cue

This past Monday night an eighteen year old man was attacked outside a snooker club in Paignton town center. The man was attacked by two teenagers outside of the establishment and if it were not for two passerbies, the man might be in worse condition. Two good Samaritans stopped to help the man from his attackers. (12/09)

Snooker Not Just For Older Generation

The game of Snooker is perceived by many people as a game for the “older” generation. Older people do like the game and are among the viewers but young people also enjoy the game. Several young snooker players are trying to educate players and viewers alike that Snooker is for everyone and everyone can play the game and enjoy it. (10/09)

Cannon Club to Host Snooker Academy

Mark Shelby, world number four in snooker, will be supporting a new snooker academy that will be run by Shelby’s former coach Alan Perkins. The new academy will be in Harborough at the Cannon Club. Perkins, who is also Shelby’s friend, will be hosting the academy to train and develop the junior talent in the area. (08/09)

O’Sullivan Wins Northern Ireland Trophy

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulled out the win against Dave Harold to take the title of Northern Ireland Trophy Champion. O’Sullivan was ranked 21st in his snooker career while Harold was ranked 28th. Both came to play their very best, but O’Sullivan really shined as he became the first player in four years to win back to back ranking titles. The event took place in Belfast at the Waterfront Hall. (02/09)

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