Fears for popular darts tournament with website removed, social media accounts changed and tickets taken off sale
The popular circuit has sparked concern after suddenly changing its branding, renaming its social media and removing its websites.
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Fans have fallen in love with the niche sport which has grown in popularity over the last few years.
The supporters are now in the dark on how to follow the sport given they have no website to follow.
To add to the mystery, all tickets regarding future events have also been removed and are no longer accessible.
Tournament bigwigs, including Jason Francis have been reached for comment by various sources but have remained hush hush.
Players in the tournament are relying on the sport to make a living and there are concerns that some of the could retire all together.
The prize fund for the event last year was £80,000, with £30,000 going to the champion.
Fans have expressed their concerns on social media with one X user writing: "Seniors Darts latest: Website taken down and social media channels renamed.
The event was open to players over the age of 50, with the exception of current PDC Tour Card holders.
The 2024 series was the third senior championship, organized by the World Seniors Darts Tour.
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The last event took place at the Circus Tavern in Purfleet from 15 to 18 February 2024.
Scotsman John Henderson won the title on his debut defeating Northern Ireland's Colin McGarry 5–0 last year.
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