Sevada Completes Cambridge Sweep with DJD Masters Victory

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Adam Sevada completed a dream weekend in Canada with his second straight CDC title, defeating Stowe Buntz 7-3 in the final of Event #4 – the DJD Masters – on Sunday in Cambridge, Ontario.

Fresh off his Saturday triumph at the Cosmo Darts Classic, Sevada raised the bar yet again on Sunday, producing the highest tournament average of the day at 92.06 and firing in a field-best 15 maximums—five more than his nearest rival. After dispatching David Cameron in the quarterfinals and overpowering Kaidon Newberry 7-2 in the semis, Sevada turned in another composed performance in the final to complete the weekend sweep.

Buntz, also playing in his second final in as many days, once again fought his way through a tough section of the draw. He dropped just one leg to Doug Boehm in the quarterfinals, then produced one of the moments of the season with a nine-dart leg in his semifinal against Jim Long. He survived two match darts in that thrilling 7-6 victory, checking out 21 to reach yet another final. While the title once again slipped through his fingers, Buntz’s consistency across the weekend was enough to lock up the final Order of Merit berth into the US Darts Masters and North American Championship at Madison Square Garden later this month.

The event also showcased rising stars on both sides of the border. Colorado’s Kaidon Newberry backed up his quarterfinal run on Saturday with a semifinal finish on Sunday—his deepest run yet on the CDC Tour. Ontario’s Tyler Rettie also made a statement with his first career quarterfinal appearance. Meanwhile, Jason Brandon, less than 24 hours removed from punching his ticket to New York via the second US Darts Masters qualifier, ran out of steam in the quarters, suffering a 6-0 defeat to local hero, Jim Long.

With back-to-back titles, Adam Sevada now firmly puts himself into the ‘best player on the continent’ discussion —just as the spotlight begins to shift to darts’ biggest stage in North America.

DJD Masters Results:

Quarterfinals
Stowe Buntz (1) 6-1 Doug Boehm (8)
Jason Brandon (13) 0-6 Jim Long (5)
Kaidon Newberry 6-4 Tyler Rettie
David Cameron (3) 4-6 Adam Sevada (6)

Semifinals
Stowe Buntz 7-6 Jim Long
Kaidon Newberry 2-7 Adam Sevada

Final
Stowe Buntz 3-7 Adam Sevada

Sevada Shines in Cambridge to Claim Cosmo Classic Crown

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Adam Sevada capped off a strong day on the CDC Tour with a 7-5 victory over top seed Stowe Buntz to claim the Cosmo Darts Classic title on Saturday in Cambridge, Ontario.

Sevada’s run to the championship was marked by consecutive wins over the tournament’s top three seeds—David Cameron, Leonard Gates, and Stowe Buntz—to close out the event. His steady form across 49 legs earned him a tournament-best three-dart average of 90.76 among players with more than one match. He also tallied 10 maximums, just one short of the event leaders.

Buntz appeared poised to add another title to his growing résumé, grinding out a 7-5 win over Nick Linberg in the last 16 before defeating Doug Boehm and Alex Spellman to book his spot in the final. The title match was a tightly contested battle, but Sevada held his nerve down the stretch to deny the No. 1 seed and lift the trophy.

The day also featured standout efforts from rising star Kaidon Newberry, who pushed Gates to a sudden-death leg in the quarterfinals—marking the deepest CDC Tour run of his career—and David Cameron, who brought the crowd to its feet with a picture-perfect 170 checkout, the tournament’s highest.

Although Ross Snook exited early following a narrow first-round loss to Albert Anstey, his 95.16 average was the highest tournament average posted on the day. While achieved in a single match, it served as an encouraging glimpse of the top-tier form he’s capable of and will certainly instill confidence on a deeper run in tomorrow’s event.

The CDC Tour resumes Sunday with Event #4—the DJD Masters—set to begin at 11:00 AM Eastern.

Quarterfinals
Stowe Buntz (1) 6-3 Doug Boehm (8)
Alex Spellman (4) 6-3 Albert Anstey
Leonard Gates (2) 8-7 Kaidon Newberry
David Cameron (3) 3-6 Adam Sevada (6)

Semifinals
Stowe Buntz 6-3 Alex Spellman
Leonard Gates 2-6 Adam Sevada

Final
Stowe Buntz 5-7 Adam Sevada

Gates, Long and Spellman Victorious at the Falls

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The 2024 Championship Darts Circuit continued over the weekend, with North America’s finest dart players congregating in Niagara Falls, NY, for Main Events 9, 10, and 11.

Saturday afternoon saw Leonard Gates win the Cosmo Darts Championship, defeating Adam Sevada 7-4 in the finals. Gates averaged 86.61 in Event 9, connecting on 37% of his finishes in his victories over Jeff McDonald, Stephen Krikorian (against whom he trailed 3-0 before storming back to win in a last-leg decider), Keith Way, Nick Linberg, Jim Long, and then Adam Sevada. The win was Gates’ third title of 2024 and 11th overall CDC Main Event crown – putting more daylight between he and Larry Butler who holds the second most titles with nine.

Saturday night’s contest, the CDC Bash at the Border, ended with Jim Long securing his second title this month, outlasting Jacob Taylor 7-3 in the finale. The victory, coming in a weekend that the London, Ontario man was originally planning not to attend because of other commitments, vaulted Long up to second on the Order of Merit for Canadian players. Long had to fight through the likes of an in-form Jeff Springer, Jake MacMillan, and Event #3 champion, Gary Mawson, to hoist the trophy.

The CDC Galaxy Grand Prix, Main Event #11, wrapped up the weekend on Sunday afternoon. Alex Spellman defeated fellow American, Stowe Buntz, 7-4 to return to the winners’ circle. With Buntz up 3-2, Spellman won 4 straight legs to pull ahead, before taking the title with a brilliant 12-darter in the eleventh leg. Spellman averaged 86.23 with 10 180s.

Main Event 9 – The Cosmo Darts Championship

Finals

Leonard Gates  7-4  Adam Sevada

Semifinals

Adam Sevada  7-2  Alex Spellman
Leonard Gates  7-4  Jim Long

 

Main Event 10 – The CDC Bash at the Border

Finals

Jim Long  7-3  Jacob Taylor

Semifinals

Jacob Taylor  7-5  Kiley Edmunds
Jim Long  7-4  Gary Mawson

Main Event 11 – The Galaxy Grand Prix

Finals

Alex Spellman  7-4  Stowe Buntz

Semifinals

Alex Spellman  7-5  Adam Sevada
Stowe Buntz  7-4  Leonard Gates

The Championship Darts Corporations main circuit concludes September 20-22, in Brownsburg, IN. The final weekend will feature Main Events number 12, 13, and 14, and points earned will decide the CDC participants in the 2024 CDC Continental Cup, as well the 2025 PDC World Championship.

Article by Brian Fraser
August 26, 2024

Littler to headline 2024 US Darts Masters line-up in New York

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Luke Littler will make his bet365 US Darts Masters debut at Madison Square Garden later this year, with the eight PDC representatives now confirmed for the World Series of Darts event in New York.

Teenage trailblazer Littler has created global headlines over recent months, reaching the World Championship final before landing a nine-darter on his way to celebrating Bahrain Darts Masters glory on his World Series debut in January.

The 17-year-old sensation will now set his sights on a second World Series of Darts crown when the sport’s biggest names take on eight North American representatives in The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 31 & June 1.

2024 World Champion Luke Humphries, the world number one, and reigning champion Michael van Gerwen will headline the star-studded 16-player field, alongside former US Darts Masters winners Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall.

Three other former World Champions – Peter Wright, Gerwyn Price and Rob Cross – will also return to ‘The Big Apple’, as the PDC visits New York for a third consecutive year.

 

PDC Tour Card Holders Matt Campbell, Jules van Dongen and Danny Lauby will head up the eight North American competitors, with Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finalist Stowe Buntz assured of qualification following his 2023 CDC Continental Cup triumph.

The 2024 CDC Cross-Border Challenge winner will also earn a place in the field following April’s event in Michigan City, Indiana, along with a further three players from the CDC Qualifiers, which are set to take place from May 17-19.

Alongside the US Darts Masters, the bet365 North American Championship will also be staged on Saturday June 1, as the eight North American competitors go head-to-head for that title and a spot in the 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship.

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2024 bet365 US Darts Masters & North American Championship
May 31-June 1, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York

Session Schedule
Friday May 31 (1900 local time)
bet365 US Darts Masters first round

Saturday June 1
Afternoon Session (1300 local time)
bet365 North American Championship quarter-finals, semi-finals & final

Evening Session (1900 local time)
bet365 US Darts Masters quarter-finals, semi-finals & final

2024 bet365 US Darts Masters field
PDC Representatives
Luke Humphries
Michael van Gerwen
Michael Smith
Nathan Aspinall
Gerwyn Price
Rob Cross
Peter Wright
Luke Littler

North American Representatives
Matt Campbell
Jules van Dongen
Danny Lauby
Stowe Buntz
2024 CDC Cross-Border Challenge Winner
3x CDC Qualifiers

Article by Josh Gorton/PDC

Top Darts Stars Converge on Michigan City for the Second Annual Cross Border Darts Challenge

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HEADLINE EVENT IN NEW VENUE REIGNITES RIVALRY BETWEEN US AND CANADA, AIMS TO ATTRACT DIE-HARD SUPPORTERS AND CASUAL FANS ALIKE

TICKETS ON SALE AT TICKETSOURCE.US/CHAMPDARTS

MICHGAN CITY, INDIANA – Uptown Social, Michigan City’s premier historic entertainment venue, will play host to the best darts players on the continent for the second annual Cross-Border Darts Challenge, presented by Championship Darts Corporation, April 12 and 13, 2024. Eight Americans and eight Canadians will take the stage to compete for national glory, a minimum of $12,000 in prize money, and a berth in the largest darts event in North America – the US Darts Masters –taking place in New York City May 31 – June 1.

This invitational event kicks-off the tenth year of the Championship Darts Circuit – North America’s professional darts tour – and will provide darts enthusiasts and new fans alike the opportunity to experience the energy and passion that makes darts truly “the biggest party in sports!”

VIP ticketholders will have exclusive access to a Friday afternoon pre-tournament reception to meet players like three-time World Champion, John “Darth Maple” Part, World Grand Slam Quarterfinalist, Stowe “The Neon Nightmare” Buntz, and World Seniors Darts Masters Champion, “Excalibur” David Cameron.

“We’re excited to work with Uptown Social and the City of Michigan City to bring this headline event to a fantastic new home,” said Peter Citera, CEO of Championship Darts Corporation, “the rich history and intimate nature of Uptown Social is the ideal backdrop to showcase our players and the top darts competition North America has to offer.”

Friday evening will feature eight first-round “USA vs. Canada” clashes with the winners advancing. The action will resume on Saturday with the quarterfinals and conclude with the crowning of an individual champion and the awarding of The Nations Cup to the country with the most match wins in the tournament.

“Being chosen to host the second annual Cross-Border Darts Challenge is a true honor,” said Jeremy Rossi, COO of Uptown Social, “the upcoming tournament promises to showcase our premier venue and our wonderful city, propelling it into the spotlight it rightfully deserves.”

Terry Greetham, Director of Special Events for the City of Michigan City adds, “Michigan City is proud to play host to the Cross-Border Darts Challenge and the Championship Darts Corporation. Uptown Social is the perfect venue to launch what we believe will be a long-standing event in our community.”

Uptown Social will also be featured as the home of the World Championship in the upcoming feature film, Bulls, directed by Dan Meyer with filming set to begin at the venue immediately following the conclusion of the Cross Border Darts Challenge.

Tickets for the Cross-Border Darts Challenge start at $22.50 plus applicable fees and are onsale to the general public at ticketsource.us/champdarts.

About Championship Darts Corporation:
Championship Darts Corporation (CDC) owns and operates the Championship Darts Circuit, North America’s professional darts tour, consisting of 14 regular season tournaments leading into The Continental Cup Tour Finals Championship. We are the official North American affiliate of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) – the global head of professional darts, which stages events across the world with over $17 million in prize money. CDC provides the exclusive path to the World Darts Championship, World Series of Darts, World Cup of Darts and other major international events for US and Canadian players. The company also focuses on the next generation of players, running two youth tours to provide exclusive opportunities to play internationally via our affiliation with both the PDC and Junior Darts Corporation (JDC). Further information is available at www.champdarts.com. 

About Uptown Social:
Uptown Social provides a unique blend of historical luxury and contemporary comfort, offering a versatile space where individuals can gather, socialize, and tailor their experience. Guests have the opportunity to explore various areas such as the lounge, event space, covered patio, and iconic courtyard. Within these spaces, patrons can savor signature cocktails, book the venue for private events or weddings, and partake in live concerts or other special events.

About Bulls

Set in the beautiful and picturesque Uptown Arts District in Michigan City, IN, “Bulls” tells the hilarious and inspiring story of how two brothers, who own a struggling bar and play on their mediocre pub dart team, end up with a chance to play for the World Darts Championship. Hank and Austin are certain that they have no chance against the best Darts Team in the world, but with the help and support of family, friends and their community, they not only start to believe in themselves, but that they may have a chance to win.

Ferocious Jackal Claims Magic Darts Masters Title

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“The Jackal,” Alex Spellman, was dominant on Friday, cruising to victory in the Magic Darts Masters in Indianapolis. After finishing as a bridesmaid to Stowe Buntz twice in Toronto, he would face a new challenger – “Soulja” Leonard Gates – here in Indiana. Gates came into today fresh off of his win at the World Seniors Matchplay last weekend, but Spellman would not be denied. He opened with a 10-darter, and maintained a 100+ average throughout the final, sealing the title with a 127 out for a 12 darter in leg 10. The 7-3 victory earned Spellman his third title of 2023.

Stowe Buntz, who stormed up the leaderboard by winning the past three events, saw his 17-match win streak snapped at the hands of Gates in the quarterfinals.

Leonard’s day was almost finished before it began as he survived a last leg decider against Rick Allred, in his first match. He would find his shot after that, dispatching seeded players Joey Lynaugh (6-1) and the aforementioned Buntz (6-2) before whitewashing Canadian Jake MacMillian (7-0) in the semis.

Spellman cruised to the finals without facing a deciding leg. He opened with a 5-1 victory over Chris Caldwell, and followed it up with a tidy 6-3 win over Jason Brandon. In the quarterfinals, he outplayed an in-form Danny Lauby, winning 6-3, then upped his game yet another level, knocking off JT Davis in the semifinals 7-4, averaging 93.98. He fell behind in that match 2-0, before rattling off 6 straight legs to take control of the match.

In the race for spots at the 2024 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship, Alex Spellman extended his lead over fellow Americans Stowe Buntz and Danny Lauby, while Canadian David Cameron closed the gap on Jacob Taylor. The top American and Canadian at the conclusion of Event 12 will earn their ticket to London in December, as will the highest-ranked player not otherwise qualified, regardless of nationality.

Alex Spellman had the top average for the tournament with 92.70, three points higher than Jim Long. He also connected on a tournament-high nine 180s and led the way in finishing, converting 41% of his checkout attempts.

Finals
Alex Spellman (2) 7-3 Leonard Gates (4)

Semifinals
Leonard Gates (4) 7-0 Jake MacMillan
Alex Spellman (2) 7-4 JT Davis

Quarterfinals
Jake MacMillan 6-2 David Cameron (1)
Leonard Gates (4) 6-2 Stowe Buntz (5)
Alex Spellman (2) 6-3 Danny Lauby (7)
JT Davis 6-4 Ryan Vander Weit (14)

The players reconvene on Saturday for event #11, the penultimate event on the tour, as they vie for critical points in the Dart Connect Derby beginning at 12:00 Eastern from Indianapolis.

Championship Darts Corporation Partners with US Integrity to Responsibly Introduce Gaming to Events

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LAS VEGAS, NV (July 11, 2023) – Today U.S. Integrity (“USI”) and Championship Darts Corporation (CDC) – North America’s Professional Darts Tour – announce a comprehensive partnership to protect the integrity of the sport and introduce gaming to future events. The agreement will span the entirety of the 2023 calendar year and carry into 2024.

U.S. Integrity will provide integrity monitoring services via its proprietary dashboard to CDC that will encompass data intelligence and fraud prevention. U.S. Integrity conducts analysis across dozens of data sets to proactively identify irregular contest-level & wagering patterns.

“As the North American partner of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), it is imperative that we enter the wagering space with clear eyes on preserving the integrity of our game. This partnership with U.S. Integrity aligned perfectly with our goals and vision in which the protection of our sport and its fans are of utmost importance in our next growth phase. As sports betting evolves for consumers and our fans around the states, we feel integrity protection, data monitoring and fraud prevention will be a key driver for sustained growth here at CDC.” Said Peter Citera, CDC CEO.

“U.S. Integrity is proud to partner with CDC as fan engagement and wagering interest on their events continues to elevate in mature and new jurisdictions,” says Matthew Holt, U.S. Integrity’s CEO & co-founder. He continued, “U.S. Integrity’s mission is to provide conflict-free, best in class insights & compliance solutions to our clients. This partnership continues to take steps forward and it starts with the commitment and collaboration of Peter and his outstanding team at CDC team.”

ABOUT U.S. INTEGRITY:

U.S. Integrity is a leading technology-driven sports wagering monitoring company, providing the highest level of protection against betting-related fraud and corruption. U.S. Integrity’s mission is to grow the legal, regulated sports betting market by providing solutions that ensure sports betting integrity in every play, every game, every sport. Supported by investors including SeventySix Capital and Las Vegas Sands, U.S. Integrity partners with a number of the largest professional sports leagues and collegiate conferences in the U.S., as well as licensed sports-betting operators and regulators. U.S. Integrity is based in Las Vegas and New York.

ABOUT CHAMPIONSHIP DARTS CORPORATION:

Championship Darts Corporation (CDC) owns and operates the Championship Darts Circuit, North America’s professional darts tour, consisting of 12 regular season tournaments leading into The Continental Cup Tour Finals Championship. We are the official North American affiliate of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) – the global head of professional darts, which stages events across the world with over $17 million in prize money. CDC provides the exclusive path to the World Darts Championship, World Series of Darts, World Cup of Darts and other major international events for US and Canadian players. The company also focuses on the next generation of players, running two youth tours to provide exclusive opportunities to play internationally via our affiliation with both the PDC and Junior Darts Corporation (JDC).