Wow. RVB gets whitewashed wasn't expecting that.

The darts world of course shocked by the news of Eric Bristow, the Premier League darts doesn't matter tonight. This is a sad day for darts.

 

 

Adrian Lewis made the final of todays Pro Tour event. Two finals in two days, but also two defeats. Today he lost to Mickey Mansell in the final. Mansell winning his maiden PDC tour event.

 

 

Tonight it is the play-off final of the 2018 Premier League Darts with:

 

Michael van Gerwen v Rob Cross

Michael Smith v Gary Anderson

 

Expecting it will be another MvG win.

 

 

Two female players will be part of an expanded field for the 2019 PDC World Championship, which will also have a record prize fund of £2.5m.

 

The tournament at the Alexandra Palace - beginning on 13 December and finishing on 1 January - will feature 96 players, an increase from 72.

 

There will be UK and Rest of the World qualifying events for women, with both winners reaching the main draw.

 

 

"Moving to 96 players will not only reward more players... but also gives us the opportunity to expand the international qualifiers," said PDC chairman Barry Hearn.

 

"We also felt it was important to guarantee two places for female players.

 

"This promises to be an incredible tournament."

 

England's Rob Cross will defend his title, with the new champion winning £500,000.

 

 

Yes I'm pleased that there will be two places for female players. Although I'm hoping that the World Championship doesn't become diluted.

 

 

 

You would have gotten cracking odds if you have backed the 4 semi finalists in the Gibraltar Darts Trophy

 

MVG v Steve West

Adrian Lewis v Paul Nicholson

Shanghai Darts Masters

 

Draw Bracket

(1) Gary Anderson v Royden Lam

Michael Smith v Xiaochen Zong

(4) Michael van Gerwen v Lihao Wen

Daryl Gurney v Lourence Ilagan

(2) Rob Cross v Chengan Liu

James Wade v Hailong Chen

(3) Peter Wright v Seigo Asada

Gerwyn Price v Yuanjun Liu

 

Best of 11 legs

 

Starts Friday on ITV4 (8pm Delayed coverage)

Well done to Michael Smith on winning his 1st tv title a long night.

World Series of Darts: Melbourne on ITV4:

 

Adam Howarth presents. With commentary by Stuart Pyke, Rod Harrington and Glen Larmer, and reports from Paul Gow.

 

This again will be delayed coverage in the evening.

 

 

2018 Auckland Darts Masters Draw:

 

 

(1) Rob Cross v John Hurring

Simon Whitlock v Ben Robb

(4) Michael Smith v Mark McGrath

Raymond van Barneveld v Warren Parry

(2) Gary Anderson v Tim Pusey

Michael van Gerwen v Cody Harris

(3) Peter Wright v Tahuna Irwin

Kyle Anderson v Haupai Puha

The British Darts Organisation will change its rules to allow Professional Darts Corporation players to take part in its competitions.

 

BDO members can also play in the PDC's Qualifying School when the new rules take effect from 1 October.

 

Female players will be able to enter PDC World Championship qualifying.

 

BDO players had faced penalties if they took part in PDC events, and those who reached the BDO world semi-finals were obliged to remain within its system.

 

BDO world champion Glen Durrant appeared to welcome the move on Twitter, posting a picture of himself next to a PDC Qualifying School graphic.

 

The BDO World Championship, established in 1978, was for years dart's most prized trophy before the PDC emerged.

 

Initially formed as the World Darts Council in January 1992, the PDC is now the leading professional body in darts.

 

A BDO statement said the rule changes showed its "intent to overhaul the current system and make positive changes for the better from within the organisation".

 

 

Van der Voort just misses double 12 for a nine-dart finish I think. Still 4-1 up against Arron Monk with 108 average.

Grand Prix 32 confirmed

 

https://www.pdc.tv/news/2018/09/16/2018-uni...rand-prix-field

World Grand Prix Draw

 

(1) Michael van Gerwen v Steve Lennon

Darren Webster v Stephen Bunting

(8) Dave Chisnall v Max Hopp

Ricky Evans v Raymond van Barneveld

(5) Daryl Gurney v John Henderson

Ron Meulenkamp v Joe Cullen

(4) Gary Anderson v Jonny Clayton

Jeffrey de Zwaan v Kim Huybrechts

(2) Peter Wright v Steve West

Jermaine Wattimena v Mervyn King

(7) Simon Whitlock v James Wilson

Michael Smith v Adrian Lewis

(6) Mensur Suljovic v James Wade

Josh Payne v Ian White

(3) Rob Cross v Steve Beaton

Danny Noppert v Gerwyn Price

 

10 9 to ando. What a brilliant game of darts that was this afternoon.

Looking like Mensur's reign as Champions League of Darts champion could be over, as he is 10-4 down to Gary Anderson.

 

And it is over.

Max Hopp has claimed the Players Championship 19 title after a 6-3 victory over Madars Razma in the final.

Second Round Predictions

 

Michael van Gerwen 3-0 Darren Webster

Dave Chisnall 1-3 Raymond van Barneveld

Daryl Gurney 3-1 Ron Meulenkamp

Gary Anderson 3-2 Jeffrey de Zwaan

Peter Wright 3-0 Jermaine Wattimena

James Wilson 0-3 Adrian Lewis

Mensur Suljovic 3-1 Ian White

Steve Beaton 1-3 Gerwyn Price

 

Quarter-Final Predictions

 

Michael van Gerwen 3-0 Dave Chisnall

Daryl Gurney 2-3 Gary Anderson

Peter Wright 3-1 James Wilson

Mensur Suljovic 3-1 Gerwyn Price

 

So for the semi-finals it is MvG v Superchin and Snakebite v Mensur.