Snooker players released after being held in betting inquiry
31 Aug 2009
"The players were detained by Strathclyde police after the Gambling Commission launched an inquiry into a match between them during the UK Championship in December.
"A Strathclyde police spokesman said both men were questioned for four hours and released without charge.
"...Maguire – currently ranked second in the world – won the first round clash, played in Telford on 15 December, 9–3 after Burnett missed a black which would have reduced his arrears to 8–4.
"Before the match, the game's governing body, World Snooker, was contacted by bookmakers reporting suspicions over heavy betting patterns on a 9-3 Maguire win..."