Mark King Calls for Lifetime Ban on Match-Fixers
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Summary
Suspended snooker player Mark King advocates for a lifetime ban for those involved in match-fixing, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach. King, who was suspended in 2023 due to suspicious betting, stands by his belief that guilty individuals should never be allowed to play again. Despite denying the charges and losing an appeal, he was ordered to pay substantial costs.
Key quotes
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King has always denied the charge and lost an appeal in May.
He was ordered to pay more than £113,000 in costs.
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