Stephen Lee Banned for 12 Years for Match-Fixing

September 25, 2013

The former fifth best Snooker player in the world, unhealthy Stephen Lee has been banned for 12 years after being found guilty of match-fixing, cheap World Snooker has revealed.

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) said Lee had been barred from playing until Oct 12, 2024.

He was also ordered to pay £40,000 ($63,900) towards costs.

Lee, 38, denied the allegations, which relate to seven matches played in 2008 and 2009, and has the right to appeal the sentence.

“This demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that snooker is free from corruption,” said WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson.

“It is an important part of our anti-corruption approach that players found to be involved in fixing matches or any aspect of a match are severely dealt with.

“The message we are sending is that if you get involved in match fixing you will be found out and removed from the sport.”

Under the WPBSA Disciplinary Rules Stephen Lee has a right to appeal the finding and the sentence imposed.