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Andy Jenkins Receives 11-Year Ban for Darts Match-Fixing Scandal

The Darts Regulation Authority found Jenkins guilty of fixing 12 matches, placing bets on his own games, and sharing insider information, with a May 6 deadline to appeal the ruling.

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Overview

  • Andy Jenkins, a former PDC World Championship semi-finalist, has been banned from DRA events until November 2034 and fined £17,580 for match-fixing offenses.
  • The DRA disciplinary committee determined that Jenkins fixed 12 Modus Super Series matches between February 2022 and July 2023.
  • Jenkins admitted to placing 88 bets on matches, including his own, and passing insider information to bettors, leading to an additional 12 months added to his suspension.
  • The ruling follows earlier bans for fellow darts players Prakash Jiwa (8 years) and Jack Main (2 years) as part of a broader crackdown on match-fixing in the sport.
  • John Pierce, Gambling Commission enforcement director, emphasized that the case serves as a strong deterrent against corruption in professional sports.