PDC issue statement regarding cheating allegations surrounding Klaasen in Home Tour

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Saturday, 25 April 2020 at 14:00
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Jelle Klaasen claimed Group Seven in the PDC Home Tour on Thursday night but cheating allegations were levelled at the former Lakeside champion; regarding a 70 checkout during his match against Gabriel Clemens.

Darts fans took to social media to say that the dart wasn't in the requisite double; hence that Klaasen had cheated; but after Klaasen posted proof to show that this wasn't the case; the PDC have also released a statement alongside the video of the checkout to remove all doubt.
"One of the unique features of the Unibet Home Tour is that players report their own score to a central graphics operator/statistician.
All competing players are contracted to adhere to the Darts Regulation Authority's rules and code of conduct; which includes acting with integrity and not bringing the sport into disrepute.
Some viewers felt that there was a degree of doubt in whether Klaasen's winning double 20 in the second leg was in the correct segment.
However, the PDC is satisfied that the video clip below reinforces the player's call that this was in the double 20 bed, and considers the matter closed."

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