Darts Betting at Betiton

The evolution of darts from a quintessential pub game to popular professional sport has been incredible to watch, with a record 1.99 million people tuning in to watch the 2023 PDC World Championship final between Michael Smith and Michael van Gerwen. This rising popularity has also translated into higher volumes of darts online betting, particularly across high profile tournaments and the lucrative PDC European Tour. You’ll find significant coverage of such events and darts betting markets here at Betiton, while we also offer highly competitive odds and impressive prop wagers. We’ve even created the following guide to make betting on darts as easy as possible!

🤑 Darts Free Bet	Bet £15 and Earn a £10 Free Bet
🎯 Bet on Darts Competitions	PDC World Darts Championship, Premier League Darts, Grand Slam of Darts, European Darts Championship, World Grand Prix
🖋️ Darts Betting Markets	Outright Betting, Match Betting, Correct Score, Most 180s, Highest Checkout
💳 Betiton UK Deposit Methods	Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Trustly, AstroPay, Skrill, MuchBetter, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer

Why Should You Bet on Darts with Betiton UK?

Betiton UK has been recognised as one of the best betting sites in the UK, offering various benefits and advantages when you choose our site. Here are just some of the top reasons you may want to consider choosing Betiton to bet on darts in the UK.

• Betiton UK provides comprehensive coverage of all the major darts competitions, tournaments, and games.
• You can try betting on darts with pre-match or live betting options.
• We offer competitive odds on the latest darts betting odds that reflect the current predictions.
• You can rely on a safe and secure betting experience because our platform is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission.
• You have a wide range of reliable and regulated payment options for your deposits, including debit card payments, various e-wallets, or bank transfers.
• Deposits are instant, while withdrawals are processed swiftly once you’ve verified your identity.
• Our professional and highly-trained Customer Support service is always available to answer any questions or solve issues you might encounter.
• A fantastic Sports Betting Welcome Offer is available to new players residing in the UK.
• You can rely on our responsible gambling tools, tips, and resources to ensure you can enjoy betting on darts and other sports safely.

How to Bet on Darts at Betiton UK?

If you’re wondering how to bet on darts here at Betiton, you’ll be glad to know that we’ve made the process of registering with us and placing your first wager incredibly easy. Here’s our step-by-step guide:

1. Click the ‘Sign Up’ button in the top left-hand corner of the Betiton home page, before confirming your email, unique username, and secure password.
2. You’ll be asked to provide your legal name, DOB and address, with this information used to automatically verify your identity. Take the time to read and accept Betiton’s T&Cs at this stage.
3. Confirm your details by hitting ‘Open Account’. If you’ve entered your data accurately, your registration should be finalised, and you can start betting on darts.
4. To engage in pre-event or live darts betting, you can login into your account through the home page and click through the ‘Sports’ icon on the left of the screen. Select darts and compare the available betting markets, before making your selections and building your betslip!

The Biggest Darts Competitions to Bet On at Betiton UK

The PDC hosts events between January to December every single year, while the prestigious European Tour runs from February to October and features 48 competing players. The prize money won in these tournaments also counts towards the PDC Order of Merit, which determines who will qualify for the most coveted televised ranking events. As the best darts betting site in the UK, we offer extensive coverage of the sport’s biggest and most popular events, including the following:

🎯 Darts Event	📍 Location	📅 Dates
PDC World Darts Championship	Alexandra Palace, London	15 December 2023 – 3 January 2024
Premier League Darts	United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands,	February – May 2024
World Grand Prix	TBC	7 – 13 October 2024
UK Open	Butlins, Minehead	1 – 3 March 2024
Grand Slam of Darts	Aldersley Leisure Village, Wolverhampton	9 – 17 November 2024

PDC World Darts Championship

The PDC formed following a split from the BDO organisation in 1992, with the body’s inaugural World Championship taking place in 1994 (it was won by Dennis Priestley). The next iteration will start on December 15^th, 2023, with the best-of-13 set final scheduled for January 3^rd 2024.

Premier League Darts

The televised Premier League Darts tournament was inaugurated in 2005, while the winner now earns £275,000 on average. It typically runs between February and June each year, while it’s one of the most popular tournaments from a darts betting perspective. Dutchman Michael van Gerwen won a record seventh title earlier in 2023.

World Grand Prix

The World Grand Prix has historically been held in Dublin since its inception in 1998, but the Morningside Arena in Leicester has assumed hosting duties since 2021. It’s the only televised PDC tournament where players have to start and finish each leg on a double, while the event usually takes place in the first week of October.

UK Open

The UK Open is held every March at the iconic Butlins venue in Minehead, while the tournament was inaugurated 20 years ago in 2003. It has a more traditional tournament format and an average prize fund of £600,000, while current world number 20 Andrew Gilding is the defending champion after his title win in 2023.

Grand Slam of Darts

The Grand Slam of Darts has had numerous homes since its inception in 2007, although it has been hosted in Wolverhampton’s Aldersley Leisure Village since 2021. This has a slightly larger prize fund of £650,000, while the 2023 iteration of the tournament is scheduled to take place between November 11^th and November 19^th.

Upcoming Darts Betting Competitions in 2024

Besides the major darts competitions like the PDC World Championships or the UK Open, there are various other darts events you can bet on.

Here are some interesting upcoming darts betting competitions you can bet on in 2024:

Darts Event	Location	Dates
Balaton Darts Masters 2024	Balatonlelle, Hungary	Friday 21st June – Sunday 23rd June 2024
New Zealand Open 2024	Hamilton, New Zealand	Sunday 23rd June 2024
WDF Europe Cup Youth 2024	Riga, Latvia	Wednesday 10th July – 13th July 2024
Japan Open 2024	Chiba City, Japan	Saturday 20th July – Sunday 21st July 2024
International WDF Youth Challenge Denmark 2024	Billund, Denmark	Saturday 27th July – Sunday 28th July 2024
British Classic 2024	Bridlington, England	Friday 20th September – Sunday 22nd September 2024

How Do Darts Betting Odds Work?

Whenever you compare your preferred darts betting markets, you may find that they’re priced variably (both in terms of their value proposition and the precise format used). It’s important to understand these formats and their structure, as this enables you to calculate your potential return in relation to your stake and the implied probability of a particular outcome occurring. So, here’s a breakdown of the most common darts betting odds formats and how they should be interpreted.

Decimal Odds

We use decimal odds here at Betiton in the UK, while this format is incredibly common when engaging in darts betting at an online casino. This format displays odds as single digits to two decimal places, while this number lays out exactly how much you can expect to win for every £1 that you successfully wager. So, if you bet £10 at a price of 5.00, you’ll recoup a total of £50 including profit of £40.

Fractional Odds

When engaging in darts betting in the UK, you’re also likely to encounter fractional odds. These comprise two numbers that are separated by a slash, with the first highlighting you how much you stand to win in relation to your second (which details the value of your stake). So, when betting at odds of 4/1, a successful £10 stake will see you bank £40 in profit and £50 in total inclusive of your initial wager.

American Odds

American odds are used most commonly in the US and Canada, while they comprise numerical values that are preceded by either a ‘plus’ or ‘minus’ sign. The plus sign indicates how much you’ll win for every £100 staked when backing an underdog, whereas the minus symbol outlines how much you’ll have to bet to win£100 when wagering on a favourite. So, when betting at American odds of -150, you’ll have to stake £150 to bank a return of £100.

What Are the Best Darts Betting Markets?

If you ever analyse darts betting predictions, you’ll see that pundits often pre-empt outcomes across a broad range of wagering markets. Here’s some of the most popular betting markets and wager types!

Match Winner

The most common darts bet requires you to back the winner of an individual match. This is also highly favourable when engaging in darts betting, as the ‘best-of’ format negates the prospect of a draw to create an even-money marketplace.

Outright Betting

This futures market asks you to pick the winner of a specific tournament, such as the PDC World Darts Championship or the Premier League. This usually offers access to longer odds as an ante post betting market, although you’ll also have to pick from a relatively large and competitive field.

Most 180s

This is an example of prop betting during a single match, while it enables you to bet on the player who you think will score the most 180s. Occasionally, you can also wager on the player who will land the most 180s in a particular tournament, which once again unlocks extended odds and futures betting.

Total 180s

This is an example of over/under darts betting, while it’s focused on the total number of 180s that will be scored during a game. For example, a bookmaker may set a line of 11.5 180s (depending on the length of the match), and you’ll wager on whether the actual number scored will be over or under this threshold.

Highest Checkout

In darts, the ‘checkout’ refers to the number of points scored by a player in their winning visit to the oche. So, you can wager on the player who you believe will achieve the highest checkout in a single match, with a maximum score of 170 possible per single visit. This is best deployed as an in-play wager!

Correct Score

If you’re on the hunt for markets with high odds and optimised returns, you could also consider betting on the correct score in a specific match. This is incredibly challenging as outcomes of this type are hard to predict and usually determined in part by luck or misfortune, so it’s a high-risk wager that should be approached with caution and disciplined bankroll management.

Darts Betting Tips

While understanding these darts betting markets is one thing, navigating them successfully is quite another. So, our expert team has prepared some expert darts betting tips to help you make the most of your individual stake amounts!

Create Value in Match Betting Through Handicapping

Match betting often lacks tangible value, as favourites tend to be priced relatively short and have odds that imply a high statistical probability of them winning. However, you can create value in this market by leveraging darts handicap betting, which typically enables you to apply a virtual deficit to the favourite at the start of a match and subsequently access increased odds. While your chosen player will then have to win by a relevant margin for the bet to be successful, this type of wager can be effective when used strategically and during the formative stages of tournaments where mismatches often occur. This may also be referred to as darts spread betting.

Leverage Accumulator Betting

Similarly, a good darts betting strategy should make use of accumulator betting to create value in match wagering during the early stages of longer-form events. After all, such tournaments are usually seeded, creating a scenario where the top players typically do battle with qualifiers or lower ranked competitors in the opening rounds. With acca betting, you can combine anywhere between four and 20 of these picks in a single wager, in which the odds are multiplied to create an extended price. In addition to picking favourites, you should cap your number of picks at between six and eight to strike the ideal balance between risk and reward.

Note a Tournament’s Format and Length

Not all darts tournaments are created equal, and it’s important to note that the length and format of an event should directly impact your betting strategy. For example, shorter formats and best-of matches increase the chance of potential upsets occurring, making traditional match betting far riskier. However, the best players tend to perform better over longer formats and at premier competitions, creating more predictable match and tournament results in the process.

Darts Betting Terminology

If you are serious about betting on a sport, you should take the time to familiarise yourself with some of the jargon. Below we have taken the time to share some of the more popular darts terms:

• Oche: This is where the players have to throw from – it is a total of 7 feet 9 and a quarter inch from the dartboard. A player is allowed to lean in as close to the board as they like, so long as their feet do not go beyond the line.
• Bullseye: This is the middle of the darts board, and it is highlighted by a red circle. If a player lands a dart in here, then they will get themselves 50 points.
• 180: This is the maximum score that a player can land during a trip to the oche, and it happens when a player gets three treble 20s in a row.
• 9-Dart-Finish: This is a perfect leg of darts as the quickest that a player can check out is with nine darts. This is the equivalent of a 147 in snooker or a hole-in-one in golf.
• Checkout: This is the means through which a darts player wins a leg of darts. A leg will usually start with 501 points, and the players will take it in turns to whittle down this score to zero – to checkout, a player must hit a double or the bullseye.
• Shanghai: A darts finish where each segment of a particular number is hit. For example, if a player has 120 left and hits a single, double, and treble 20, then it is called a Shanghai.
• Big Fish: Earlier on we mentioned that a 170 is the highest checkout possible, and a Big Fish is when a player checks out with a two treble 20s and the bullseye.

How do Darts Matches Work?

Darts is a popular and traditional pub game, but for several decades, it’s also been played professionally with various competitions like the ones above organised by governing bodies.

A professional darts game typically follows a standard format with the same rules. Players take turns throwing three darts at the board, which consists of 20 segments. The centre is known as the ‘bullseye‘. The player earns a number of points based on the position their dart lands in.

The score starts at 501, and the aim is to reduce it to zero. However, players can only begin scoring once they hit a double.

Live Darts Betting at Betiton UK

Live darts betting is also possible at Betiton UK, so if you’re looking to place a wager while watching or following a darts match, you can easily do so on our platform. In-play betting is an interesting way of engaging with darts and using your game observations to select your bets.

Compared to pre-match betting, live darts odds change much quicker and offer lower returns. This is because live darts betting generally allows you to make better predictions based on how players started the set, so the returns are naturally smaller.

Ranking the Best Darts Players in 2024

🔢 Position	🎯 Name	🌍 Nationality
1	Luke Humphries	English
2	Michael van Gerwen	Dutch
3	Michael Smith	English
4	Gerwyn Price	Welsh
5	Nathan Aspinall	English
6	Rob Cross	English
7	Dimitri Van den Bergh	Belgian
8	Dave Chisnall	English
9	Jonny Clayton	Welsh
10	Peter Wright	Scottish

Darts Betting Offers and Promotions at Betiton UK

As a new Betiton player, you can access a £10 free bet when you initially deposit and wager £15. Your qualifying wager must be placed at odds of 2.00 or greater, while deposits made through PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller or Skrill aren’t eligible to trigger the welcome offer. You’ll also have 14 days to use the free bet once it has been added to your account.

We also run a ‘Boostiton’ offer for accumulator betting, which boosts your potential winnings for any acca with a minimum of four selections. You may also make use of a generous ‘cashout’ feature here at Betiton, enabling you to bank a marginal profit before your winning bet turns into a losing one! Check out our promotions on the home page to find out more!

Responsible Gambling

At Betiton, we’re also fully committed to responsible gambling, and ensuring that you wager within your means at all times. In addition to offering practical tools such as reality checks, self-exclusion through GAMSTOP, time out and customisable deposit limits (which can be set on a daily, weekly or monthly basis depending on your activity), we’re also partnered with a number of gambling charities. These include GamCare and BeGambleAware, who can provide practical help and advice in instances where you may be worried about your gambling behaviours or activity.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darts Betting UK