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Originally Posted by chris9991

That long?

Well they usually like a bit of media limelight after winning the tounament for at least a couple of weeks.

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BDO STATEMENT

DAVE PRINS v WILLY VAN DE WIEL

The BDO has been advised that there are betting patterns relating to the above match that may warrant further investigation. It has not yet been provided with the detail but is expecting full cooperation from the bookmakers affected.

The BDO takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the great sport of darts very seriously. To that end, it has put in place a detailed Code of Practice on Betting and Related Activity (http://www.bdodarts.com/uploads/files/Betting.pdf) that gives it broad investigative and disciplinary powers in matters such as this. Using its powers under the Betting Code, it will now open a formal investigation into this matter.

It has already instructed its lawyers, who are specialists in this area, to assist it in pursuing the investigation robustly and efficiently, so as to ensure the integrity of the sport is protected while at the same time respecting its obligation to treat those being investigated fairly.

As part of the investigation, information will be gathered from all pertinent parties, including the players themselves, the match officials, the bookmakers, and others, in order to determine, based on the available evidence, whether or not there is a case to answer for breach of the BDO's rules. If it is determined that there is a case to answer, the BDO will pursue it vigorously.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/darts/16569556.stm

Christian Kist won his first BDO world title on his Lakeside debut after a thrilling 7-5 win over Tony O'Shea.

For the first time in the tournament, the Dutchman, 25, lost the first set, but recovered to win four of the next five to lead 4-2 at the interval.

After the break, Kist won the next two sets to move within a set of victory.

O'Shea, who reached the final in 2009, won the next three sets to set up a tense finish but Kist soaked up the pressure to seal a brilliant win.