KIM HUYBRECHTS claimed his first ever win at the Winter Gardens in seven attempts as he edged past John Henderson 13-12 in an incredible first round clash at the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay.

TICKETS for the 2018/2019 William Hill World Darts Championship are on Priority Sale from 10am on Monday July 23.

AUSTRALIAN ace Damon Heta enjoyed a double success with qualification for the PDC World Series of Darts events in Melbourne and Brisbane next month.

HERE is the story of the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay told in pictures from the Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN was left devastated as he reflected on his first round exit on the opening night of the BetVictor World Matchplay.

DARYL GURNEY secured a dramatic 12-10 victory over Steve West on day two of the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay in Blackpool.

GARY ANDERSON and Rob Cross are the new 4/1 joint favourites to win the BetVictor World Matchplay following Saturday's opening night.

JEFFREY DE ZWAAN dumped out two-time champion Michael van Gerwen on the opening night of the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay.

Christopher Kempf, the statistical analyst of the PDC, evaluates the BetVictor World Matchplay field by their averages and 180s.

ROB CROSS feels ready to claim his first televised title since being crowned World Champion at the BetVictor World Matchplay.