MAX HOPP'S remarkable German Darts Open triumph is set to be a breakthrough moment in the former World Youth Champion's career.

TICKETS for the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay are now on General Sale for July's tournament.

THE winner of the BetVictor World Matchplay will receive "The Phil Taylor Trophy" after the trophy was renamed in Phil Taylor's honour.

THE PDC and Sky Sports have agreed a new seven-year broadcast deal through to 2025.

FANS can now purchase a ProgrammeMaster subscription for the next 12 months of PDC televised events.

THE 2018 PDC calendar has been announced as the sport's growth in Europe continues next year.

THE 2017 BetVictor World Matchplay has been hailed as the most successful in the tournament's history.

PHIL TAYLOR claimed an incredible 16th Winter Gardens triumph by defeating Peter Wright 18-8 the final.

THE BetVictor World Matchplay semi-fials take place on Saturday at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN admitted that his BetVictor World Matchplay defeat to Phil Taylor was "painful".