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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Darts veteran Andy Jenkins banned for 11 years over match-fixing and betting scandal
Major Ban Hits Former World Championship Semi-Finalist Andy Jenkins, a well-known figure in the darts world, has received an 11-year suspension and a £17,580 fine after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offences. The 54-year-old, who reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship in 2007, was sanctioned by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) following a disciplinary committee ruling. Jenkins was found to have manipulated the outcomes of 12 MODUS Super Series matches between February 22, 2022, and July 5, 2023, and also shared inside information with individuals placing bets. While Jenkins denied fixing matches, he admitted to placing 88 bets using his own account, leading to further punishment. His suspension is backdated to November 2023 and will run until November 15, 2034, banning him from participating in or engaging with any DRA-sanctioned events. Gambling Commission: 'Serious Consequences' for Corruption Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The Gambling Commission supported the investigation through its Sports Betting Intelligence Unit. John Pierce, Director of Enforcement at the Commission, said: 'This case sends a strong and unequivocal message to all sportspeople – if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences. Betting customers in Britain deserve confidence that the markets they engage with are fair and free from corruption.' He added: 'Our sports betting intelligence unit will continue to work closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to identify and prevent match-fixing.' Jenkins, who has 15 career titles, has been given until May 6, 2025, to appeal the decision. Other Players Caught in Ongoing Crackdown Jenkins is not the only player to face disciplinary action. English-Indian player Prakash Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on others. He was banned for eight years and fined £17,741.46. Teen darts prospect Leighton Bennett, 19, was also banned for eight years and fined £8,100 after being found guilty of ten rule breaches across four matches. His investigation followed suspicious betting activity in September 2023, including a match against Ryan Harrington where Bennett missed doubles and even missed the board entirely. The DRA and Gambling Commission have made it clear they will remain vigilant. As investigations expand and enforcement tightens, the message to professional players is clear: integrity must be maintained.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Veteran darts player Andy Jenkins has been banned for 11 years and fined over £17,000 after being found guilty of match-fixing. A disciplinary panel from the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) ruled that Jenkins manipulated the outcome of 12 matches between February 2022 and July 2023. Though Jenkins, 54, denied the match-fixing charges, he admitted to placing 88 bets on darts matches between March 2022 and May 2023—violating strict rules against player betting. The DRA issued an additional 12-month suspension for those offenses, which will run concurrently with the main ban. The ruling, backdated to November 2023, prohibits Jenkins from participating in any DRA-sanctioned events until November 15, 2034. John Pierce, director of enforcement at the Gambling Commission, emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity in sport. 'This case sends a strong and unequivocal message to all sportspeople: if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences,' he said. He added that betting markets must remain 'fair and free from corruption.' Jenkins is best known for reaching the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship in 2007, where he lost to eventual champion Raymond van Barneveld. Over his career, he has claimed 15 titles. The ban marks a dramatic fall from grace for a player once considered among the sport's elite.
