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World Darts Championship winner's prize doubled to one million pounds


Published on 2025-03-31 14:45:29 - Reuters
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  • Next year's PDC darts world champion will pocket a record one million pounds ($1.29 million) winner's cheque, double the amount banked by this year's champion Luke Littler, the Professional Darts Corporation said on Monday.

The article from Reuters, published on March 31, 2025, discusses the significant increase in the prize money for the World Darts Championship. The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that the winner's prize for the 2025 tournament will be doubled to one million pounds. This decision aims to elevate the status of darts as a major sport, reflecting its growing popularity and the increasing financial investment in the game. The move is part of a broader strategy to attract more top-tier talent and enhance the competitive nature of the championship. Additionally, the article mentions that this increase in prize money is expected to boost the sport's visibility and appeal, potentially drawing more viewers and participants globally.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/world-darts-championship-winners-prize-doubled-one-million-pounds-2025-03-31/ ]