Overview
- The Darts Regulation Authority imposed a six‑month suspension under UKAD rules for Taylor's second anti‑doping violation.
- Sanctions include forfeiture of £25,000 in World Championship prize money, loss of his Tour Card, and payment of disciplinary costs.
- The DRA said cocaine and cannabis were taken outside competition, a fact Taylor admitted during a hearing.
- Taylor was excluded from the tournament after his debut win, with Jonny Clayton progressing by walkover in the next round.
- He previously served a one‑month ban after a 2024 positive test, and he has apologized publicly while saying he will seek professional help.