The PDC World Darts Championship Betting Guide

Darts PDC World Championships Betting Guide

The PDC World Darts Championship is a world championship competition for the sport of darts, organized by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). It was introduced following a dispute in 1994 with the British Darts Organization, which has run its own world championship since 1978. The biggest of the PDC tournaments, it traditionally begins in late December, finishing in early January just as the BDO`s version gets underway.

The tournament is currently sponsored by Ladbrokes.com and is now staged at the Alexandra Palace in London after being held the Circus Tavern in Purfleet for its first 14 years.

Only 4 players have won this championship: Dennis Priestley, Phil Taylor, John Part and Raymond van Barneveld. Of these, only Taylor and Part have won it more than once. Taylor has dominated the tournament, winning 13 titles and reaching 16 of the first 17 finals.
 

Prize Money

Winner	£200,000
Runner-up	£100,000
Semi-finalists	£50,000
Quarter-finalists	£25,000
Third Round losers	£15,000
Second Round losers	£10,000
First Round losers	£6,000
Preliminary Round losers	£3,500
Nine darter	£10,000

Tournament Information

Venue: Alexandra Palace
Location: London Country, England
Established: 1994
Organisation: PDC
Format Legs: (preliminaries and 3rd/4th place play off), Sets (from first round)
Prize Fund: £1,000,000 (2010)
Months Played: December/January

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History of tournament

During the history of this tournament, only 5 players have won this trophy: Dennis Priestley, Phil Taylor, John Part, Raymond van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis. Of these, only Phil Taylor and John Part have won it more than once. Further more, Adrian Lewis is the only PDC World Champion never to have won the BDO World Championship. Phil Taylor has dominated the tournament, winning 13 titles and reaching 16 of the first 17 finals.

The last three winners of this tournament were: 2009 - Phil Taylor, 2010 - Phil Taylor and in 2011 Adrian Lewis.

 

Previous Winners

Year	Champion	Score	Runner-up
2011	Adrian Lewis	7-5	Gary Anderson
2010	Phil Taylor	7-3	Simon Whitlock
2009	Phil Taylor	7-1	Raymond van Berneveld
2008	John Part	7-2	Kirk Sheperd
2007	Raymond van Berneveld	7-6	Phil Taylor
2006	Phil Taylor	7-0	Peter Manley
2005	Phil Taylor	7-4	Mark Dudbrige
2004	Phil Taylor	7-6	Kevin Painter
2003	John Part	7-6	Phil Taylor
2002	Phil Taylor	7-0	Peter Manley
2001	Phil Taylor	7-0	Jon Part
2000	Phil Taylor	7-3	Dennis Prestley

TIPS & PREDICTIONS

This year bookmakers favorites for this tournament are Gary Anderson at 4.84, James Wade at 6.08 and Adrian Lewis at 6.27 .

2011-2012 PLAYERS

PLAYER	ODDS	BOOKIE	TIPS
GARY ANDERSON	4.84	BETFAIR	With Phil Taylor eliminated of the tournament, Gary Anderson became the first favorite to win this tournament. If he can keep his current playing form, he could be the new champion.
JAMES WADE	6.08	BETFAIR	He is the second favorite, according to the bookmakers. He played well so far, he could have a good chance at the trophy.
ADRIAN LEWIS	6.27	BETFAIR	The current champion, proved to be a bit inconsistent in this tournament. He is only third favorite in the bookmakers top five, and he will have to perform better if he wants to keep his title.
DAVE CHISNALL	10.00	PADDY POWER	Fourth place in the favorites top five. His chances to win this tournament are small, but as we have seen so far, anything can happen.
SIMON WHITLOCK	11.00	STANJAMES	Last in the top five favorites, he has small chances to win this tournament. Something close to a miracle must happen so he can have a chance at the trophy.

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