Betting on the Unibet Premier League Online

Sasa, let’s break down how the Premier League Darts format works. The league stage runs for nine weeks, with each of the ten players meeting once. After that, the bottom two drop out, leaving eight to battle it out over six more league nights. By the end, the top four qualify for the Play-Offs.

The 2022 Premier League Darts kicked off on Thursday, February 3 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff and wraps up on Monday, June 13. The showpiece Play-Offs take place at Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena. Poa!

The Early Game & TV Boom

Darts first flickered onto screens in the 1930s to a niche audience, then exploded in pubs across the United Kingdom, a region where the sport is especially popular, similar to the popularity of football in Kenya. By the 1970s, official rules and bodies were in place, setting the stage for a global darts revolution.

Legends of the Laneboard

Phil "The Power" Taylor dominated early days, topping the league for eight seasons and landing six of the thirteen tournaments he entered. His 44-match unbeaten run finally ended in 2008 when James Wade snapped the streak at the season opener. In 2009, Mervyn King stunned Taylor in the semis, then Wade clinched the 13–8 final win, pocketing Sh21,293,013.70. Taylor bounced back in 2010, claiming his fifth title and remaining the only player to score two nine-dart finishes on a Premier League final stage.

Era of Dominance

Taylor and Michael van Gerwen have been the kings of league placings. Taylor led the table for the first eight editions, then van Gerwen took over for the next seven. In 2020, Glen Durrant became the first new name to top the regular season—and he went on to lift the trophy at his playoff debut. Prize funds have climbed steadily, starting at Sh43,455,792 in the early years, rising to Sh170,035,537.60 in 2025. The current purse for the winner sits around Sh46,865,732.40.

Darts is a two-player throwing game where each takes turns to fire three "arrows" at a board, aiming to reduce a fixed score—usually 501 or 301—to zero. Both men and women compete on equal terms, and the core rules come from the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) in the UK, updated as recently as 2019. The BDO has its own split rules for play and tournaments. Remember to check for licensed partners here in Kenya; all betting products must be regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).

Premier League Darts owes much of its fame to Thursday-night live coverage on Sky Sports. It once alternated with Premier League Snooker until 2006 when snooker moved to autumn. Now darts owns the spring slot. In 2006, OLN in the US carried the action, and from 2018 BBC America began airing matches—later shifting to Sunday mornings in 2020. German channel Sport1 also picks up many fixtures, and you can even catch vintage clashes for free on YouTube.

Mambo? If you already follow football (soccer) and the EPL in Kenya, darts offers fresh excitement and more odds bets to explore.

Premier League Darts is a hot favourite among darts betting fans. You’ve got everything from outright winner bets to match odds and in-play stakes. • Outright Winner Bets: Back your champ before the tournament kicks off to lock in the best odds. • Match Odds: Lay a wager on who takes a single fixture—perfect if you’ve got tips in betting for today’s showdown. • Handicap & Over/Under: Bet on set totals or leg line swings.

In Kenya, you can fund your bets via M-Pesa or Airtel Money—just pick a BCLB-licensed bookmaker. Shwari, right?

Most 180s Bets

This market tracks who lands the most maximums (scores of 180) across the league. Unlike knockouts, everyone plays at least nine games, so your pick has ample chances to rack up those 180s.

Highest Match Checkout

An over/under style wager where you predict the highest single‐turn finish in a match. Fancy odds betting? This could be your jam.

Chasing the Nine-Dart Finish

The ultimate feat—a perfect leg of nine darts from 501 to zero. Betting on someone to achieve this is high-risk, high-reward. Legends like Taylor have done it on the grand stage, but it’s a once-in-a-career moment.

Poa! With these darts betting tips, you’re set to tackle the Premier League Darts table and make the most of the odds. Always gamble responsibly and remember: all activities here in Kenya fall under the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).

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