Major Ban Hits Former World Championship Semi-Finalist
Andy Jenkins, a well-known figure in the darts world, has received an 11-year suspension and a £17,580 fine after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offences. The 54-year-old, who reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship in 2007, was sanctioned by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) following a disciplinary committee ruling. Jenkins was found to have manipulated the outcomes of 12 MODUS Super Series matches between February 22, 2022, and July 5, 2023, and also shared inside information with individuals placing bets.
While Jenkins denied fixing matches, he admitted to placing 88 bets using his own account, leading to further punishment. His suspension is backdated to November 2023 and will run until November 15, 2034, banning him from participating in or engaging with any DRA-sanctioned events.
Gambling Commission : “Serious Consequences” for Corruption
The Gambling Commission supported the investigation through its Sports Betting Intelligence Unit. John Pierce, Director of Enforcement at the Commission, said:
“This case sends a strong and unequivocal message to all sportspeople – if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences. Betting customers in Britain deserve confidence that the markets they engage with are fair and free from corruption.”
He added:
“Our sports betting intelligence unit will continue to work closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to identify and prevent match-fixing.”
Jenkins, who has 15 career titles, has been given until May 6, 2025, to appeal the decision.
Other Players Caught in Ongoing Crackdown
Jenkins is not the only player to face disciplinary action. English-Indian player Prakash Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on others. He was banned for eight years and fined £17,741.46.
Teen darts prospect Leighton Bennett, 19, was also banned for eight years and fined £8,100 after being found guilty of ten rule breaches across four matches. His investigation followed suspicious betting activity in September 2023, including a match against Ryan Harrington where Bennett missed doubles and even missed the board entirely.
The DRA and Gambling Commission have made it clear they will remain vigilant. As investigations expand and enforcement tightens, the message to professional players is clear: integrity must be maintained.
Andy Jenkins, a well-known figure in the darts world, has received an 11-year suspension and a £17,580 fine after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offences. The 54-year-old, who reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship in 2007, was sanctioned by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) following a disciplinary committee ruling. Jenkins was found to have manipulated the outcomes of 12 MODUS Super Series matches between February 22, 2022, and July 5, 2023, and also shared inside information with individuals placing bets.
While Jenkins denied fixing matches, he admitted to placing 88 bets using his own account, leading to further punishment. His suspension is backdated to November 2023 and will run until November 15, 2034, banning him from participating in or engaging with any DRA-sanctioned events.
Gambling Commission : “Serious Consequences” for Corruption
The Gambling Commission supported the investigation through its Sports Betting Intelligence Unit. John Pierce, Director of Enforcement at the Commission, said:
“This case sends a strong and unequivocal message to all sportspeople – if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences. Betting customers in Britain deserve confidence that the markets they engage with are fair and free from corruption.”
He added:
“Our sports betting intelligence unit will continue to work closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to identify and prevent match-fixing.”
Jenkins, who has 15 career titles, has been given until May 6, 2025, to appeal the decision.
Other Players Caught in Ongoing Crackdown
Jenkins is not the only player to face disciplinary action. English-Indian player Prakash Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on others. He was banned for eight years and fined £17,741.46.
Teen darts prospect Leighton Bennett, 19, was also banned for eight years and fined £8,100 after being found guilty of ten rule breaches across four matches. His investigation followed suspicious betting activity in September 2023, including a match against Ryan Harrington where Bennett missed doubles and even missed the board entirely.
The DRA and Gambling Commission have made it clear they will remain vigilant. As investigations expand and enforcement tightens, the message to professional players is clear: integrity must be maintained.
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