'Rob epitomises the PDC structure' - Barry Hearn expands prize fund after Cross success

Today it was announced that there would be a huge increase to the World Championship Prize Fund next year as Barry Hearn and the PDC keep giving opportunities to players to make a serious living out of the sport.

Also there will be more qualifying tournaments & an expanded field which is seen as growing the game according to Barry Hearn He spoke about the World Championship this year and how successful it was including finding new stars. "This year's William Hill World Darts Championship was the biggest and most successful in the sport's history," He then spoke about the new star in Rob Cross and how he epitomises the PDC structure in play. "Rob epitomises the PDC structure which gives opportunities for all players of ability without any barriers to entry. "For Rob to go from competing on our Challenge Tour to being World Champion in just a year is an incredible story and one that will inspire ambitious players worldwide to achieve their dreams."

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