Christopher Kempf, the statistical analyst of the PDC, takes a look at why missing the 'big number' is easier than it looks.

MICHAEL SMITH will enjoy home comforts as he begins his quest for the biggest title of his career at the BetVictor World Matchplay.

DARTS fans wishing to attend the BetVictor World Matchplay can still secure their tickets for the Winter Gardens event.

JONNY CLAYTON can’t wait to sample the famous Winter Gardens atmosphere for the first time as he makes his BetVictor World Matchplay debut in Blackpool this Saturday.

KYLE MANTON sealed his maiden Junior Darts Corporation Modus UK title as he defeated Daan Bastiaansen in a thrilling final of Event Five at Riley’s Chorlton. 

MARK CLEAVER and Haupai Puha have qualified for the World Series of Darts in Brisbane and Melbourne respectively.

MICHAEL SMITH claimed a maiden World Series of Darts title with an 8-2 victory over Rob Cross in the final of the 21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters.

THE 21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters Day One begins on Friday with the first round.

TAHUNA IRWIN will make his William Hill World Darts Championship debut in December after winning the DPNZ Qualifier.

WITH eight qualifiers confirming their place in the 21.co.uk Shanghai Darts Masters, we give the lowdown on the Asian players who will take on the eight PDC representatives.