King loses appeal

Mark King has lost his appeal against a five-year suspension and £68,299.50 fine imposed by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) for match-fixing and providing inside information related to his February 2023 match against Joe Perry. The Independent Appeals Committee, chaired by Philip Evans KC, upheld the original decision on May 13, 2025. King was initially suspended in March 2023 following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns. While charges concerning a December 2022 match against John Higgins were dismissed, the WPBSA emphasized its commitment to maintaining the sport's integrity. A decision on the appeal's cost responsibilities is pending.

2025 World Women’s Snooker Championship

The 2025 World Women’s Snooker Championship, set for 20–27 May in Dongguan Changping, China, has attracted a record 74 entrants—the highest this century. Players from 11 countries, including newcomers from Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, will compete for the Mandy Fisher Trophy and a two-year World Snooker Tour spot. The field features eight of the world’s top ten ranked players. The Under-21 and Seniors events also saw record entries, with 20 and 15 participants, respectively. WWS President Mandy Fisher hailed the growth as a sign of women’s snooker’s global momentum

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