McKinstry and Wessel Nijman were suspended recently by the DRA after suspicions of match fixing; with irregular betting behaviour spotted during their online matches.

While Nijman admitted to the charge in a statement released by the PDPA; McKinstry denied two charges; but also failed to cooperate in terms of providing a detailed phone record at the time.

The PDPA released a statement earlier on Tuesday saying that they were now aware that he has admitted to the charge:

"The DRA are in the process of dealing with this case; which is considered to be serious. It was announced last week that McKinstry has been suspended from attending or competing in DRA sanctioned events until the conclusion of his DRA hearing.

McKinstry has admitted a charge of match fixing in a fixture against David Evans. There is no suggestion whatsoever of any wrongdoing by Evans. The PDPA is assisting all parties concerned; including McKinstry and will continue to offer support in line with its duties as an organisation.

Our primary purpose is to serve and support all of our members; and we hope that McKinstry’s mistakes and any punishment he may receive will also act as a reminder of the severity of such an offence."

Like alluded to, he has also parted ways with his management company who released a statement following the PDPA's announcement:

"It is with sadness that MDA Promotions and Kyle McKinstry have parted company by mutual consent. Following the disappointing match-fixing and betting revelations involving Kyle; we have been left with little option going forward.

This management prides itself on sporting integrity at all times and has done for its entire involvement in any sporting activity; darts or otherwise. Therefore such actions are completely unacceptable. Kyle understands the position he has put MDA Promotions in.

We would like to place on record that up until last week, Kyle has been a model professional and we regret having to part company. We would like to wish Kyle all the best in battling this huge setback and all the success for the future."

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