Nordic Darts Masters returns to World Series circuit in 2024

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The Mr Vegas Nordic Darts Masters will return to the World Series of Darts circuit in 2024, with Copenhagen to host the sport's biggest names on June 7-8.

2024 TOTO Dutch Darts Masters tickets on sale

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Tickets for the 2024 TOTO Dutch Darts Masters are now on general sale.

Mr Vegas becomes title sponsor Grand Slam of Darts & Nordic Darts Masters

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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.

World Series of Darts to return to Bahrain in 2024

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The World Series of Darts will return to Bahrain in 2024 for the second edition of the Bahrain Darts Masters, following the successful 2023 event which saw World Champion Michael Smith scoop the inaugural title.

Dutch Darts Masters returns to World Series circuit with Den Bosch debut

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Den Bosch is the first destination confirmed for the 2024 World Series tour, with the TOTO Dutch Darts Masters set to take place on January 26-27.

Clinical Cross completes World Series double Down Under

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Rob Cross completed a World Series double Down Under with a crushing 8-1 victory over home favourite Damon Heta at the 2023 PalmerBet New South Wales Darts Masters.

Whitlock & Heta delight Aussie crowd on opening night in Wollongong

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The 2023 PalmerBet New South Wales Darts Masters begins on Friday, as Australian pair Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock enjoyed wins.

2023 PalmerBet NSW Darts Masters preview

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Rob Cross will begin his bid for back-to-back World Series of Darts titles at the PalmerBet New South Wales Darts Masters on Friday, as Damon Heta prepares to lead home hopes in Wollongong.

Aspinall to take on Whitlock in PalmetBet NSW Darts Masters opener

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Nathan Aspinall will take on Australian icon Simon Whitlock in the opening round of the PalmerBet New South Wales Darts Masters, with the draw for this weekend’s event now confirmed.

Buoyant Cross thrilled to return to winning ways on the big stage

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Rob Cross was in buoyant mood after ending his two-year wait for a televised title with victory at the New Zealand Darts Masters in Hamilton on Saturday.

Melbourne Darts Masters
August 10-12, Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia
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Live on Fox Sports in Australia, worldwide through the PDC's series of international broadcast partners and for PDCTV-HD Rest of the World Subsribers.
UK TV coverage via ITV4 will be delayed to 7pm BST on each night.

Draw Bracket
(1) Michael van Gerwen v Raymond Smith
Simon Whitlock v Corey Cadby
(4) Peter Wright v Mike Bonser
Raymond van Barneveld v Raymond O'Donnell
(2) Rob Cross v Haupai Puha
Michael Smith v Tim Pusey
(3) Gary Anderson v James Bailey
Kyle Anderson v Damon Heta

Competing Players
PDC Representatives: Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, Rob Cross, Gary Anderson, Simon Whitlock, Kyle Anderson, Michael Smith, Raymond van Barneveld
Oceanic Representatives: Corey Cadby, Tim Pusey, Raymond Smith, Haupai Puha, Damon Heta, Mike Bonser, Ray O'Donnell, James Bailey

Hisense Arena, Melbourne
Friday August 10 (7pm)
First Round x8

Raymond van Barneveld 6-4 Ray O’Donnell
Michael Smith 6-2 Tim Pusey
Rob Cross 6-2 Haupai Puha
Gary Anderson 6-2 James Bailey
Peter Wright 6-0 Mike Bonser
Michael van Gerwen 6-1 Raymond Smith
Simon Whitlock 6-4 Corey Cadby
Damon Heta 6-5 Kyle Anderson
Best of 11 legs

Saturday August 11 (7pm)
Quarter-Finals

Rob Cross 9-10 Michael Smith 
Peter Wright 10-4 Raymond van Barneveld
Gary Anderson 10-7 Damon Heta
Michael van Gerwen 10-8 Simon Whitlock
Best of 19 legs

Sunday August 12 (7pm)
Semi-Finals

Michael Smith 11-5 Gary Anderson
Michael van Gerwen 7-11 Peter Wright

Final
Michael Smith 8-11 Peter Wright
All best of 21

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PETER WRIGHT claimed a second World Series of Darts title after beating Michael Smith 11-8 in the final of the Melbourne Darts Masters at the Hisense Arena.

Wright became the fifth winner from five World Series events in 2018 and secured his second title on the PDC’s world tour after victory in the German Darts Masters in 2017.

The Scot, who was beaten in the final by Phil Taylor in Melbourne a year earlier, first defeated Michael van Gerwen in the last four before going on to claim victory over Shanghai Darts Masters Champion Smith in a hard fought final.

The decider began with the pair trading holds of throw, with neither player able to make too much of a mark when their opponent threw first.

A 120 checkout to level in the sixth leg from Smith with Wright sat on tops to break, was the highlight of the opening exchanges.

The 2017 UK Open Champion squandered three darts at a double in the eighth leg to break the throw and take a 5-3 lead, allowing Smith to step in and level once more.

The holds of throw continued until late in the contest when in the 14th leg with Smith waiting on 60, Wright took out 130 on double five to break and lead 8-6.

Smith came straight back at Wright though, hitting a 180 before pinning tops to break straight back.

The crucial moment in the match came in leg 16 when another magical finish from Wright, this time a 131, broke the throw and handed control of the contest to the Scot.

The 48-year-old eventually sealed an 11-8 win and spoke of his delight to be back on the winners podium.

“It wasn’t the best final ever in terms of averages and scores but it was a battle and I’m so happy to prove winning on the World Series in Germany last year wasn’t a fluke,” said Wright after the final.

“I lost a bit of my confidence over the last few months and felt like I was getting smashed up by a lot of players and was really struggling with my game.

“Winning here feels great, I got to the final last year but couldn’t beat Phil so to go one better this year is a sign that I can start to turn things around,” concluded the Premier League ace.

It was Smith’s second final on the World Series in 2018 but unlike in Shanghai the former World Youth Champion was unable to claim the title with a final victory.

“Fair play to Peter he deserved that tonight, It was a tough match and he got the job done,” said Smith.

“It’s another final for me though and more proof that I’m getting to where I want to be, things are starting to improve and I’m happy.”

The pair of Smith and Wright faced daunting challenges in their respective semi-finals with match-ups against Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen.

Like in the semi-final of the 2018 Premier League, Smith got one over on his mentor and friend Anderson, running out an 11-5 winner.

The 27-year-old averaged 100 and hit eight maximums on his way to victory in a match he controlled throughout.

Peter Wrght’s passage to the final was a sealed with a 11-7 win over world number one Michael van Gerwen.

The Scot punished Van Gerwen for missing 14 darts at doubles and averaged 103.47 as he secured his place in the decider.

The final saw ‘Snakebite’ average 97, two points less than his opponent but the statistic that mattered read 11-8 in Wright’s favour as he claimed the title in Melbourne.

The World Series of Darts continues in Brisbane on August 17-19 as the final of three events Down Under takes place.