Darts betting proves just how closely sports betting can come to the tension and action of the sport itself. As the popularity of darts grows as a sport, the extensive international appeal makes it a natural play for the recreational fan and serious bettor alike. Friends at the pub and local sports books have been taking wagers for some time on darts; now the best of the online sportsbooks offer betting lines and odds on all Professional Dart Conference tournaments and matches.
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PDC events span the globe with tournaments from Las Vegas to Rotterdam. There are six Grand Slam type events throughout the year. The major events are:
- The World Championship
- The World Matchplay
- The World Grand Prix
- The Las Vegas Dessert Classic
- The UK Open
- The Premier League
There are many other events but these are the most prominent on the world tour. Fan attendance is high, the world’s greatest players attend and wagering just keeps on growing.
Since Las Vegas hosted their classic in 2002, the sport has raised even more international appeal. This year’s Classic will be at the highly regarded Alexandria Palace and preliminary reports indicate a huge purse and the biggest galleries ever assembled at a dart tournament. Wagering for this event will vary from gaming site to gaming site but all the popular bets will be handicapped. Here are some of the typical dart bets that can be found on most sites:
- Most 180’s
- Highest checkout
- set betting
- result wagering
In addition to these standard bets, each gaming house may make other betting options available.
While the Las Vegas Dessert Classic is prestigious, the most sought-after title is the World Championship. The World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix events are televised throughout Europe and in parts of the U.S. The betting action is fast and furious. Many gaming sites not only provide odds, but give player background and performance statistics.
Darts is tough competition. The UK runs an event entitled the UK Open. At this tournament, also called the FA Cup of Darts, the format is straight knockout. Any entrant can be drawn to play against another competitor. Once defeated, the player cannot win the event. The format is popular and underdogs can burst onto the Dart scene in a hurry.
The prestigious Premier League features weekly events from February through May. The top four teams qualify for the semi-finals. A competitive tournament completes the season.
Overall, the top dart player in the world is regarded to be Phil Taylor of England. Taylor is a prohibitive favorite to win the PDC World Championship, but like all sports, challengers are lurking at every turn.
