Aspinall played an excellent match against the always-dangerous Croatian darter Boris Krcmar. Thanks to an average of 105, Aspinall won 6-2 over Krcmar with the Croat also averaging over three figures himself but only getting the two legs for his troubles.
Aspinall's doubling prowess was on show with 55% on the outer ring and it is so far so good again on the World Series for the Stockport ace.
Humphries hardly had to exert himself to reach the last eight. Despite an average of 86, 'Cool Hand Luke' posted a 6-0 result against television debutant Nandor Major breezing through.
The World Series tournament will be broadcast by PDCTV and ITV4 delayed from 9pm. On Friday, the first round will be played from 18:00 to 23:00.
The rest of the tournament will take place on Saturday from 18:00 to 23:00. Then the quarterfinals are scheduled first, followed by the semifinals and finals.
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How much prize money is to be won?
The prize fund for this event contains a total of £60,000. However, the prize money won does not count toward the PDC Order of Merit or other money rankings.
All participants are guaranteed £1,250 in prize money. This amount could eventually rise to a sum of £20,000 in prize money for the winner.
What are the World Series of Darts?
World Series tournaments are PDC international events organized to promote the sport beyond its (Western) European borders.
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Earlier this year, tournaments also took place in Bahrain, Denmark and the United States, and after the tournament in Poland, tournaments in Australia and New Zealand will also be completed.
Past World Series tournaments have included Dubai, Singapore, Japan, Scotland, China, Germany and Austria.
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WHITEWASH WIN FOR HUMPHRIES!
He wasn't at his vintage best, but Luke Humphries breezes through to the quarter-finals here in Poland with a 6-0 rout of Hungary's Nándor Major!
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