All it’s good to learn about Premier League Darts stunt on eve of first match
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Premier League Darts is almost back title sponsor BetMGM had a cheeky stunt with a giant darts ahead of the first evening in Newcastle
Premier League Darts will be back on screens on Thursday evening
All you need to know about BetMGM’s cheeky stunt on the eve of the first night of Premier League Darts
- Season Kick-off: The 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts season begins this Thursday evening, with Newcastle serving as the host city for the opening night.
- “ShowTyne” Stunt: To mark the arrival of the tournament, a massive golden dart was displayed on the banks of the River Tyne as a promotional stunt by title sponsor BetMGM.
- The Line-up: The eight competing stars for this season were pictured at the Tyne Bridge: Gian van Veen, Stephen Bunting, Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price, and Josh Rock.
- Total Prize Fund: The players will be competing for a massive total prize pot of £1,250,000 over the course of the 16-week tournament.
- Golden Incentive: For the second year in a row, BetMGM is offering a special bonus: any player who hits a nine-darter will receive a set of 18ct gold darts worth £30,000.
- Success of the Bonus: The “Golden Darts” incentive proved expensive for sponsors in 2025, with BetMGM paying out £150,000 worth of gold darts to successful players last year.
- Unique Opening: Brand Director Dan Towse noted that the opening night is a unique event and the “ShowTyne” stunt was designed to build excitement for the fans in the North East.
- Read the full article here: Prem Darts arrives in Newcastle with massive golden dart and huge prize pot
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