How much do professional dart players make?
Based on the PDC prize money data available, the top-ranked 159 players on the circuit can expect to earn £28,406 ($39,375) annually from prize money alone, further earnings can then come from sponsorship and exhibition earnings in addition.
Do you pay tax on darts winnings?
A relevant activity for an athlete primarily will include participating in a sporting event and so any earnings that relate to such participation will be taxable in the UK.
Is Gary Anderson still married?
Gary Anderson married his long-time partner, Rachel Ford in secret during January.
How old is Jim Bowen?
80 years (1937–2018)Jim Bowen / Age at death
What is the Order of Merit in darts?
Following the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship it superseded a world ranking system based on points being awarded for performances in ranking tournaments. The Order of Merit is similar to that employed in golf’s European Tour.
What are the PDC orders of Merit?
Order of Merit 2.1 The PDC operates various Orders of Merit, based on prize money won in its Events. Non-UK Affiliate Tours (as administered by PDC Nordic & Baltic, Eurasian Darts Corporation, DartPlayers Australia, DartPlayers New Zealand, PDC Asian Tour, Championship Darts Corporation).
What is the Development Tour Order of Merit?
Development Tour Order of Merit, which counts money earned on the Development Tour (by Tour Card holders and non Tour Card holders alike, aged 16–23) during the calendar year. The top players at the end of the year qualify for the World Championship, UK Open, and receive Tour Cards.
When did the World Darts Council set up its ranking list?
Following the World Darts Council (now PDC) split from the British Darts Organisation during 1992-94 the WDC drew up its first ranking list in the run-up to its inaugural 1994 World Championship.