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Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
World Championship semi-finalist handed 11-YEAR ban from darts for match fixing - and admits to placing 88 bets on matches
Former world semi-finalist Andy Jenkins has been slapped with an 11-year ban from darts for match-fixing. The 54-year-old was found guilty of fixing 12 matches between February 2022 and July 2023. Jenkins, who reached the last four of the PDC World Championship in 2007 and lost to eventual winner Raymond van Barneveld, also admitted placing 88 bets on matches. The Englishman's ban has been backdated to November 2023, when he was initially suspended, and will prevent him from playing until November 2034. Jenkins, who has won 15 career titles, has also been fined £17,580 and has until May 6 to appeal against the decision made by a Darts Regulation Authority disciplinary committee. '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,' said John Pierce, director of enforcement at the Gambling Commission. 'Betting customers in Britain deserve confidence that the markets they engage with are fair and free from corruption. 'Our sports betting intelligence unit will continue to work closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to identify and prevent match-fixing.'
Reuters
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Jenkins given 11-year ban over match fixing charges
April 30 (Reuters) - Briton Andy Jenkins received an 11-year suspension from darts after he was found guilty of charges relating to match fixing and gambling, the Darts Regulation Authority said on Wednesday. Jenkins, who denied the charges, was found guilty of all 24 charges of match fixing against him, and he also accepted one charge of betting on darts for which he was given a suspension of 12 months which will be concurrent with the 11-year ban. The 54-year-old, who reached the 2007 World Championship semi-finals, has also been ordered to pay costs of 17,580.03 pounds ($23,441). Jenkins has until May 6 to appeal the decision, and the DRA say there is no suggestion that other players from the matches in question were involved in any way. ($1 = 0.7500 pounds)
CNA
30-04-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Darts-Jenkins given 11-year ban over match fixing charges
Briton Andy Jenkins received an 11-year suspension from darts after he was found guilty of charges relating to match fixing and gambling, the Darts Regulation Authority said on Wednesday. Jenkins, who denied the charges, was found guilty of all 24 charges of match fixing against him, and he also accepted one charge of betting on darts for which he was given a suspension of 12 months which will be concurrent with the 11-year ban. The 54-year-old, who reached the 2007 World Championship semi-finals, has also been ordered to pay costs of 17,580.03 pounds ($23,441). Jenkins has until May 6 to appeal the decision, and the DRA say there is no suggestion that other players from the matches in question were involved in any way. ($1 = 0.7500 pounds)
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.
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Former World Darts Championship semi-finalist Andy Jenkins given 11-year ban for match fixing
Jenkins was found guilty of fixing 12 Modus Super Series matches between 22 February 2002 and 5 July 2023 and also passing information on to bettors. The 54-year-old, who made it to the last four of the 2007 World Championship before losing to Raymond van Barneveld, has also been sanctioned by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) for betting on 88 darts matches between the same period. Jenkins has also been ordered to pay the hefty costs of £17,580.03 and has until May 6 2025 to appeal the decision.
