“It’s a great fit the UK’s biggest bookmaker and the biggest event in Darts.”Īndy Lee, Managing Director of William Hill Online said: “We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the William Hill World Darts Championship. Kristof Fahy, Chief Marketing Officer at William Hill, said: “The World Darts Championship is a great addition to our brand sponsorship portfolio. The William Hill World Darts Championship will be the online firm’s second darts sponsorship, following on from their successful three-year sponsorship of the Grand Slam of Darts at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall from 2011-2013. Reigning champion Michael van Gerwen – who defeated Peter Wright on New Year’s Day to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy – is the early 13/8 favourite with the sponsors to retain his crown, closely followed by 16-time World Champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor. The 72-player tournament, staged by the PDC and broadcast live on Sky Sports, will be held throughout December and January, with play spanning the Christmas and New Year period before the first world champion of 2015 is crowned. The seven-figure deal will see Britain’s biggest bookmaker become the title sponsor of the event – which will now be known as the William Hill World Darts Championship. I played well, I felt good, Ally Pally is not my tournament.WILLIAM HILL ONLINE are delighted to announce they have signed an initial two-year deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to sponsor the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London. “I’m so happy,” said ‘The Gentle’ after beating ‘Prime Time’ – an achievement that suggests the former Champions League winner could finally deliver at Alexandra Palace. The twentieth seed Mensur Suljovic is next, and the Austrian star is in good shape after beating Matthew Edgar. But his job becomes more difficult from here. Nevertheless, Anderson successfully secured the safe passage to the round of 16. If it hadn’t been the 19s, I would have packed it up a little quicker. “There were some good parts, but doubles. Not good, “was his honest assessment of his performance. “Īnd although he made it through against Madars Razma in the second round, the 50-year-old was anything but impressed with his performance. I had six months off two years ago, I had a great time off this year so this is all a bonus for the next two years. “It was absolutely terrible this year, but next year. “The preparation I had this year to do these things has been a huge bonus. Stay up to date with the latest news from all over the darts world. In terms of darts, that was the time – I was going to say go back to the pub and start practicing with the guys, but we can’t. That was the year before! But not as bad as this year. I have a few years left and in January I have my head on my head, whatever happens here, in January I have to start doing the real work. “I have in mind January – this is my start date.

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