Beginners Guide to Darts Betting

Understanding the Rules

Darts is a simple sport to understand, and new beginners can pick it up in no time. The game aims to reach a score of zero before your opponent by throwing darts at a dartboard.

The dart board’s centre is placed at five feet, and eight inches off the ground and players stand at about seven feet nine inches away from the board. Each player has three throws before switching to the next player.

Scores begin at 501 or 301, with the maximum score per round of throws set at 180 (three triple 20s). To get to zero, the final throw must hit a double number. Exceeding the number needed will end your go, and the points will not be deducted from that throw.

Games can be played in either a ‘legs’ or ‘best of format’. The following sections will dive deeper into the differences in darts events and darts terminology.

Basic Terms

Break

When the person throwing a second wins the game.

Bull/Bullseye

The centre of the darts board worth 50 points for the inner red circle and 25 for the outer green.

Busted

Scoring more points than needed to checkout. Doing so will end your turn and reset your score to what it was before going over the needed amount.

Checkout

The number of points needed to win the game. This must be achieved to win the game and cannot be exceeded. Checkouts must end with a double.

Nine Dart Finish

Minimum amount of darts required to win a game. This is very rare and difficult to achieve.

Where to Find Darts Betting Websites?

All the top sportsbooks will likely offer darts betting markets in some form. It’s not too tricky to find betting websites with darts coverage, so which you choose to go with is largely down to personal preference. There will be variations between sites regarding odds for each selection, betting markets offered, competitions covered, and things like user interface and payment options. It’s often a good idea to compare odds for selections and bet across multiple platforms depending on which offers the best odds for that specific event.

Above all else, make sure that your chosen sportsbook is reliable and safe. You can read user reviews online to get a better idea of a platform’s performance. Always make sure they are fully licensed by a credible authority before giving away personal information or making a deposit.

Real-Life Darts Bet

Darts is usually not people’s first open when deciding what to bet on. However, we have a lot of experience with it because the sport has pretty good odds.

We’ve recently made a bet on the Jonny Barnes vs Adam Mould match from the Modus Super Series. The odds on FortuneJack, which was our platform of choice for the current bet, were as follows:

• Jonny Barnes – 2.75
• Adam Mould – 1.4

Considering the odds, you can instantly tell that Adam Mould is the favourite. However, we’ve decided to learn the previous results of each player, as well as everything else around them. It became clear that Jonny Barnes is actually in a better position for the given match, so we’ve wagered $20 on him.

We suggest implementing our tactics for every bet you place, no matter the odds. Knowing more information about something is always a plus.

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Short History and Facts

Darts first started in pubs and clubs before rising to become the global sport it is today. The best darts players earn seven figures a year and compete in tournaments across the world. Betting in darts has become increasingly popular as the sport has grown and shows little sign of slowing down.

Final Thoughts

Betting on darts is similar to betting on any other sport, given the types of popular markets on offer. The more knowledge and experience you acquire about betting on the sport, the smarter your selections will become. Gaining a strong understanding of the sport is vital to long term success, and there are plenty of resources at your disposal online to help you do just that.

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