Snooker star Mark King has lost his appeal after being found guilty of one count of match fixing and one count of providing inside information, ensuring that his five-year ban stands. King, 51, was suspended in November after suspicious betting was reported on his match with Joe Perry at the 2023 Welsh Open.
King denied the charges and subsequently appealed the decision, while Perry was not accused of any wrongdoing, but the former world No. 11’s appeal has been unsuccessful. He did not attend the hearing in person. Two other charges relating to King’s match with John Higgins on December 13, 2022, were dismissed during the initial independent disciplinary committee’s findings.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) released a statement which read: “On November 7, 2024, the Independent Disciplinary Committee delivered its final decision in the case of the WPBSA and Mark King. He was found guilty of one count of match fixing and one count of providing inside information on his match played against Joe Perry on February 13, 2023. He was suspended from the sport for five years and ordered to pay £68,299.50 in costs.
“Mark King appealed the decision of the Independent Disciplinary Committee and on April 8, 2025, his appeal was heard by an Independent Appeals Committee chaired by Philip Evans KC.
“On May 13, 2025, the Independent Appeals Committee issued its decision on the appeal. Mr King’s appeal has been refused and the findings against Mr King regarding his match with Joe Perry and in relation to the sanction that was imposed at the original hearing will stand. A decision regarding the costs of the appeal will be made in due course.”
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