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How long was John Higgins banned from professional competition in 2010?

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  • 6 months

  • 9 months

  • 12 months

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John Higgins was banned from professional competition for six months in 2010 after a sting operation by the News of the World. Although he was cleared of match-fixing allegations, he was found to have brought the sport into disrepute.
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