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DRA hands Andy Jenkins 11-year ban for match fixing

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Andy Jenkins has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for 11 years after an investigation concluded he had been involved in match fixing. The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) supported the investigation which confirmed that the 54-year-old player had fixed 12 matches, resulting in a fine of £17,580.03. The illegal activity took place …

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Darts regulator bans player for eight years in match-fixing scandal

SBC News Darts regulator bans player for eight years in match-fixing scandal

Professional darts player Prakash Jiwa has received an eight-year ban for match-fixing offences and betting on the sport. ‘The Apache’ will no longer be allowed to compete in any Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events until 6 November 2031. He has also been told to pay a £17,741.46 penalty. The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) supported the …

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DRA bans two players for matchfixing

SBC News DRA bans two players for matchfixing

The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has officially banned Leighton Bennett for eight years after he was found guilty of match fixing. The investigation into the 18-year-old followed reports from The International Betting Integrity Association surrounding suspicious betting on four matches involving Bennett in the Modus Super Series last year. Bennett was found guilty of 10 charges for fixing the four …

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Three darts players suspended over suspicious betting activity

SBC News Three darts players suspended over suspicious betting activity

Andy Jenkins and Prakash Jiwa are suspended from attending or competing in Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events whilst an investigation is conducted into suspicious betting on matches played in the Modus Super Series.  The Modus Super Series is an independently run series of events, while the decision was made by DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer.  Meanwhile, the International Betting Integrity Association …

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