Revealed: The 10 Richest Darts Players of All Time!
Revealed: The 10 Richest Darts Players of All Time!.
The PDC World Darts Championship is back, bringing thrilling action from Alexandra Palace just in time for the holiday season.
This year's tournament features a whopping £2.5 million in prize money, with the champion walking away with an impressive £500,000 and the runner-up pocketing £200,000.
While it all started in pubs, the sport has grown significantly thanks to TV deals and commercial partnerships, resulting in a lot of cash flowing into darts.
A lot of players have made some good money from the sport as a side effect of their success on the oche.
Find out who the Top 10 are below:
- Martin Adams - $1 million
Known as 'Wolfie', Adams didn't play in the PDC but racked up his earnings in the British Darts Organisation (BDO), where he clinched three BDO World Championships.
- Glen Durrant - $1 million
Durrant switched to the PDC in 2019 after snagging three BDO world titles. Even though he hasn't bagged a major title yet, he still keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
- Dennis Priestley - $1.5 million
This two-time world champ played a huge role in boosting the sport during the '90s and was the first player to hit the $1 million mark from his darting skills.
- John Part - $1.5 million
The Canadian, who hung up his darts in 2018, is a three-time world champion and racked up over $1 million throughout his career.
- Adrian Lewis - $2 million
Known as 'Jackpot,' Lewis hit the jackpot in Vegas back in 2005, but he was too young to cash in. Still, as a two-time PDC world champion, he’s made a cool $2 million in darts.
- Peter Wright - $2.5 million
'Snakebite' has plenty of cash to play with, especially since he won the world championship in both 2020 and 2022, allowing him to sport his colorful hairstyles.
- Gary Anderson - $3 million
The Scotsman has snagged the PDC world championship title twice in a row, and his deals with Unicorn and Lonsdale have definitely padded his wallet.
- Raymond van Barneveld - $4 million
Known as 'Barney', he's a legend in the darts world, and his long career has helped him rake in a cool $4 million.
- Michael van Gerwen - $8 million
At just 34, 'Mighty Mike' is already a three-time PDC world champion, boasting $7 million in prize money from his stellar performances, plus sponsorships from Unibet and Target Dart.
- Phil Taylor - $10 million
The most iconic darts player ever, 'The Power' has earned millions throughout his remarkable career, winning 214 professional tournaments and 16 world championships.
The success of these top 10 richest darts players is a testament to their incredible talent, determination, and love for the sport. From legends like Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen to rising stars like Peter Wright, each player has made a lasting impact on the world of darts, both on and off the oche.
Their earnings reflect their dedication, skill, and the growing popularity of darts worldwide. As the sport continues to evolve, we can expect even more exciting performances, lucrative endorsements, and record-breaking achievements from these top athletes, cementing their places in darts history.
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