How do odds work in darts betting?

When betting on darts, it’s important that you know how odds work. A bet of 10/1, for example, means that for every £1 you put on, you’ll get £10 back (as well as your original stake) if your bet is successful. Odds are calculated on the likelihood that the outcome will happen and take into account things like form, home crowds and more. Of course, just because something seems a given, doesn’t always mean it’s a guarantee!

What does 180 mean in darts?

A score of 180 is the highest total that can be achieved in a single-player action. Three darts are thrown, with all landing on treble 20. You can bet on the total number of 180s in a match or choose which player you think will get the most 180s. You could also take a punt in-play on whether you think there will be a score of 180 by round.

Are all darts competitions knockout?

Not all competitions are knockout. The Premier League is calculated on points, with the overall winner being the player with the most points at the end of the season. Points are awarded for wins and draws. The Grand Slam of Darts is only knockout in the later rounds, with all players facing off in a round-robin style tournament in the early stages of the competition.

What’s a perfect leg?

A perfect leg is when a player achieves their target score of 501 in just nine darts – usually reached by throwing six consecutive treble 20s before scoring 141 with the final three darts. You can bet on the chance of a perfect leg – also known as a ‘nine-darter’. Of course, things don’t always go to plan, and getting three darts into the same part of the board so many times is quite a feat! If you want to learn even more about darts, visit the 888 blog for an array of articles, tips and expert analysis.