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How does Darts work?
180, 9-darter, bullseye, double-out – what do these terms mean, and which betting options does MERKUR BETS offer you? Find out here!
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How does Darts work?
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Three darts thrown at a board – and the whole world celebrates it? That’s darts.
Once a pub pastime that grew big in the UK, the sport now has an incredible global fan base cheering on stars like Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, and Peter Wright.
Want to know what makes this sport so special – and how you can shine with insider knowledge at the upcoming World Championship? We’ve got you covered with the dart rules!
Darts rules
Darts is a precision sport where players throw darts at a circular dartboard.
The aim of the game is to score points through accurate throws.
Here’s how a game of darts works:
- Start: Each player begins with a set score (usually 501 or 301).
- Throws: Players take turns throwing three darts per round at the dartboard.
- Scoring down: The points scored with each throw are subtracted from the starting total.
- Goal: The game ends when a player reaches exactly 0 points.
- Finish: To win, the final dart must land in a double field or the inner bullseye.
The Dartboard
- Bullseye: The center of the board.
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- Inner bullseye: 50 points
- Outer bullseye: 25 points
- Numbered segments (1–20): The board is divided into 20 numbered sections, each with different point values.
- Double ring (outer narrow ring): Doubles the points of that segment.
- Triple ring (inner narrow ring): Triples the points of that segment.
- Distance to the board: 237 cm from the throwing line to the board
- Height of the board: 173 cm from the floor to the bullseye
Special Darts Rules at the World Championship:
The Darts World Championship differs in many ways from a regular league – and these special features make it truly unique:
- Knockout system: Unlike a league, where players collect points over an entire season, the World Championship is a pure knockout tournament. Lose a match, and you’re out.
- Set system: Matches are played in a set format. Each set consists of a certain number of legs that must be won. This adds extra excitement, as a player can come back even after falling behind in sets.
- Sudden Death: In a decisive leg (for example, in the final set at 2:2 in legs), a sudden-death scenario can occur – making the match incredibly tense and thrilling.
All set? Let’s go!
MERKUR BETS offers an exciting betting portfolio for darts fans. Let’s take a closer look at these betting options!
Whether it’s the first round or the final – at MERKUR BETS you can bet on individual matches before and during the Darts World Championship. You simply wager on the direct outcome of the match – who wins or advances to the next round.
With this betting option, you place your wager on the winner of the World Championship before the tournament begins.
With this betting option, you can wager on which player will reach the final of the Darts World Championship.
