Darts Betting Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Darts Bets

Popular Darts Betting Markets

There are so many different ways to bet on darts that it can be difficult to know where to start. To help, we have looked at some of the most popular darts betting markets.

Match Betting

Match betting markets are available between two players who are playing each other and simply involve placing your bet on who you think will be the winner. Occasionally, match betting markets can offer alternative results such as a draw, but this is only in certain events, such as the Premier League. Place your darts bets on who you think will win a match and get it right to win.

Correct Score

One of the easiest ways to bet on darts, correct score wagers involve bettors predicting the final result regarding sets in the match. While bettors can place bets on each leg of the match, this is a much simpler way that is suitable for bettors of all abilities and experience.

Most 180s

As it says on the tin, this involves bettors wagering on the player that they believe will score the most 180s in a game. There can also be many other 180 markets that involve betting on who will score the most across a whole tournament. If the players you bet on score the most 180s in their game, your bet should be a success.

9 Dart Finish

Place your bets on the players who you think will score 501 in just nine darts, otherwise known and widely celebrated as a nine-dart finish. Bettors can expect to find this market at the majority of dart betting sites, and it is a great way to get involved in a game.

Highest Checkout

Place your wager on who you think will score the highest checkout of the match to place a highest checkout bet. The highest checkout in darts is 170, so place your bets on a player to score this or the closest to it, and if they get the highest, your bet should be a success.

Darts Tournaments to Bet On

Many darts tournaments, matches, and events take place throughout the year, which means plenty of opportunities for punters to get involved and place bets. 

PDC World Darts Championship

One of the biggest events on the calendar, the World Championship of darts takes place annually in December at Alexandra Palace in London. It features the world's best players competing throughout the month, over Christmas, and into the new year and is one of the most watched darts events. 

Premier League of Darts

Played weekly from February to May, the Premier League of Darts sees eight of the sport's biggest and best players competing for silverware. Each week sees a different venue in a different location host, with a new champion each week. The matches usually take place on a Thursday evening.

World Matchplay

The tournament of the summer, the World Matchplay of darts, is one leg of the ‘Triple Crown’ and sees 32 of the world's top stars battle it out across nine days. It takes place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The winner will receive the Phil Taylor trophy and the title of World Matchplay champion.

Grand Slam of Darts

Another iconic darts event, the Grand Slam of Darts, is a group and knockout stage event in which 32 darts players play over nine days. Starting in groups, each player has three matches facing every player in their group. The top two advance to the knockout stages. It is the best of 9 up to 19, then up to 31 in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.

Darts Betting Tips

To help you get the most out of your darts bets, we have provided some top tips below!

• Do your Research - Before placing your bets on the darts, it is worthwhile taking time to do some research on the event. Look up how the tournament works and what players are taking part. Look at the form and recent results of the players who will be battling it out and see who is in form, struggling, new to the event, or even a previous champion.

• Game Format - With varying forms of darts taking place throughout the year, it is important to check each before an event gets underway. Certain players can perform better in different formats, while betting markets can also vary depending on the number of legs, players, and matches.

• Shop Around for Odds - Make sure that before placing your bets, you are comparing the odds available across several bookmakers for your selection. This ensures that you are getting the best possible value from your wagers instead of going with the first ones you see. 

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