Premier League Darts 2023 Dublin – Who Will Win?

Darts is, perhaps, one of the most popular pub games in the world. Alongside pool, darts can be found in almost any pub, bar, taproom, and public house across the globe. However, in the 21st century, to call darts a pub game would be to do it a disservice. While it is certainly played in pubs, the game has garnered quite a bit of popularity in the professional scene as well. Especially in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

It all began in 2005, when Sky Sports launched the Premier League Darts tournament. Originally, the tournament was played every two weeks, and the venues were small and scattered across the United Kingdom. However, in the past decade and a half, the event has changed quite a bit. For one, starting in February and ending in May, games are played each week. And due to the event’s growth in popularity, the venues are now much more prominent. It is no longer held just in the UK as well. For example, the 2023 iteration of the Premier League Darts tournament will be held in Dublin.

The Premier League Darts tournament is a part of the so-called Triple Crown of darts. Alongside the darts World Championship and the World Matchplay, the Premier League Darts is one of the three pinnacles of competitive and professional darts.

Darts and Sports Betting

But it isn’t just professional darts that has grown in popularity. When a sport hits it big, the punters are not far behind. And that certainly is the case for darts. Recently, online bookies have begun covering darts tournaments with increasing frequency. An entirely unsurprising development, as darts has been becoming a lot more popular among fans and bettors alike.

For those who may not be aware, online sportsbooks are all the rage in the gambling world right now. The main reason for their popularity is convenience. They are easily accessible and easy to navigate. Many bookmakers also come with a ton of promotions and bonuses, so new punters can get a head start when they are just starting out. Most importantly, a lot of bookies also double as casinos, featuring all of the most popular games, such as online slots, roulette, poker, and blackjack.

So, with the increasing number of punters online, and with the latest iteration of the Premier League Darts around the corner, many are wondering, just who will win the tournament? In this article, we are going to take a look at the competitors and attempt to accurately answer this question.

The Dominant Players

Since 2005, the Premier League Darts event has had six different winners. However, there are two names that dominate the tournament. The first is the now-retired Phil “The Power” Taylor. Mr. Taylor has been playing darts since the mid-to-late eighties. During his time playing in the professionals, he has won 214 tournaments, over 80 of which are major titles. Not only that, but he also holds the record for most World Championships, with 16. During his reign, he also set the record for most PDC Pro Tour events won, with 70. He held on to this record until it was recently broken, but we will get to that. In 2015, the BBC named Phil Taylor as one of the best British sportsmen of all time, a title which he has certainly earned.

However, Phil Taylor is largely retired from the darts professional world. While he still competes here and there, he stays away from the big games, like the Premier League Darts. So, who is the one carrying on the mantle as the dominant player? That title would go to the Dutch pro-player, Michael van Gerwen.

Michael van Gerwen currently holds the 3rd PDC rank. However, he is by far the most decorated and dominant player active today. It was Mr. van Gerwen who, in 2014, broke Phil Taylor’s record for most PDC World Championship. What is even more impressive, he won his first PDC World Championship at the age of 24, making him the youngest player to ever win the tournament. Behind Phil Taylor, Michael Van Gerwen is the most successful darts player in history, and the way his career is going, he might just overtake “The Power” in the coming years.

But, who else is there to look out for in the world of darts? Let’s take a look at some other players who might come out on top during the 2023 Premier League Darts tournament.

Potential Winners

Of course, we couldn’t get into a list like this without mentioning Peter Wright. The Snakebite, as he is known among fans of darts, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. According to PDC rankings, he holds the number one spot, and he is also the current champion of both the PDC World Darts Championship and the World Matchplay.

Apart from his skill, he is beloved by fans for his flamboyance and extravagance. Often, he comes to the stage in colorful clothes, and his legendary, multi-colored Mohawk is his most distinguishing feature. Mr. Wright is certainly someone with a high chance of winning the Premier League Darts tournament.

Another potential winner is 2022’s runner-up, Joe Cullen. Cullen reached the finals where he went against Michael van Gerwen in the 2022 Premier League Darts tournament. While he is ranked 13th in the world by the PDC, Joe Cullen’s performance at the last tournament speaks for itself. On top of that, in 2022 he won his first major televised title at the 2022 Masters. An excellent player in his own right, Joe Cullen certainly stands a chance of making a name for himself in the 2023 Premier League Darts event.

Final Thoughts

Whatever the case may be, the 2023 Premier League Darts is sure to be an exciting affair. Whether Michael van Gerwen establishes himself as the uncontested champion, or whether one of the competitors manages to snare away the title remains to be seen. One thing remains certain, fans and bettors are waiting with baited breath.

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