Michael Smith insists he ‘owes everything’ to his Grand Slam of Darts success last year, as the world number one prepares to defend his crown in Wolverhampton.

Michael Smith will begin his defence of the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts against debutant Nathan Girvan, as Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock lock horns on a bumper opening day on Saturday.

Michael Smith will take on James Wade, Krzysztof Ratajski and Nathan Girvan at the 2023 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts, while Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock also collide, with the group stage draw now confirmed.

James Wade will make his Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts return in Wolverhampton next month, following his run to Sunday’s Machineseeker European Championship final.

Stowe Buntz celebrated 2023 CDC Continental Cup glory on Saturday night, to seal his place in next month's Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.

Mr Vegas, owned by leading gaming operator Videoslots, has walked onto the oche as the new title sponsor of the PDC's Grand Slam of Darts.

Ricardo Pietreczko and Fallon Sherrock were the latest players to secure qualification for the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts following their successes on the European Tour and PDC Women's Series last weekend.

Luke Humphries became the latest player to secure qualification for the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts following his brilliant BoyleSports World Grand Prix triumph in Leicester on Sunday.

Beau Greaves became the latest player to secure qualification for the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts following her victory in Sunday's Betfred Women's World Matchplay.

Jonny Clayton has joined the list of confirmed qualifiers for the 2023 Grand Slam of Darts, after helping Wales to a second My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts title on Sunday.