PDC World Matchplay

New Sponsor, Stan James Bookmaker
Paul Lim cancels appearance

From July 23-29, the PDC will once again present the World Matchplay Tournament, at Blackpool England. Sky Sports will broadcast the event live, with commentary by a team of darts announcers that includes Sid Waddell, Dave Lanning, and John Gwynne.

After a business merger led to the previous sponsor to backing out, Stan James Bookmakers stepped up at the last minute, announcing their committment to the event on July 16.

Discussing the sponsorship deal, Stephen Fisher, Chairman of Stan James Sports Bookmakers said, "In recent years the PDC has made darts a unique blend of theatre and sport which has made their tournaments compulsive viewing for men and women of all ages. We are delighted to be sponsoring the PDC World Matchplay and are confident that our unrivalled betting service will compliment a tournament which is regarded as one of the showpieces of the darts calendar."

"Stan James, The Sports Bookmaker, offers a tailor made service which enhances the excitement of watching any sporting event. Their exciting range of betting opportunities extend to "in running" betting where sports fans can watch the prices change on Sky Sports Text and place their bets as the live action unfolds." Telephone betting is accessible to anyone with a Debit card and winnings are paid straight into the card holders bank account.

The Stan James World Matchplay is one of the most exciting and prestigious events in the darting calendar. Held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, the tournament attracts up to 2,000 avid darts fans to each of the sessions.

Many of the top professional darts players in the world will be taking part including eight times World Champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor, two-times and defending Matchplay Champion, Rod 'The Prince of Style' Harrington, and former World Champion, Canadian John Part.

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