The darts veteran Andy Jenkins banned for 11 years for match fixing and betting scandals | International sports news

The big ban hits the former World Cup Semi finalist

Andy Jenkins, a well-known personality in the darts of the darts, received an 11-year lock and a fine of £ 17,580 after he was guilty for match fixation and betting crimes. The 54-year-old, who reached the semi-finals of the PDC World Cup in 2007, was approved by the Darts regulatory authority (Dra) according to a decision committee of the disciplinary committee. It was found that Jenkins manipulated the results of 12 Super Series mode Consistencies between February 22, 2022 and July 5, 2023 and also insider information with people who place bets.
While Jenkins competed to fix games, he admitted to placing 88 bets with his own account, which led to further punishment. His suspension is suspected by November 2023 and will run by November 15, 2034 and prohibit him from participating in or with all Dra-sanctioned events.

Gambling Commission: “Serious consequences” for corruption

The gambling commission supported the investigation by its sports wetting Intelligence Unit. John Pierce, director of enforcement at the Commission, said:
“This case sends a strong and clear message to all athletes. If you fix games, you will probably be caught and serious consequences. Bet that customers in Great Britain deserve the trust that the markets with which they deal with are fair and free of corruption.”
He added:
“Our unity for sports betting intelligence will continue to work closely with partners such as the darts regulatory authority in order to identify and prevent matchfixing.”
Jenkins, who has a 15 career title, was given until May 6, 2025 to make an appeal against the decision.

Other players catch in a persistent approach

Jenkins is not the only player who looks disciplinary measures. The English-Indian player Prakash Jiwa was found to be guilty of repairing four games and relying on others. It was banned for eight years and a fine of £ 17,741.46.
The 19 -year -old teen darts prospect Leighton Bennett was also banned for eight years and took £ 8,100 after he was found guilty against ten regular injuries in four games. His investigation was followed by suspicious betting activities in September 2023, including a game against Ryan Harrington Where Bennett missed the double and even missed the board.
The DRA and Gaming Commission has made it clear that they remain vigilant. If the investigation expanded and the enforcement is intensified, the message to professional players is clear: integrity must be maintained.