The PDC World Darts Championship betting tips, sign up offers and free bets

The PDC World Darts Championship is back. 96 players from 28 countries will battle it out for the Sid Waddell trophy.

Michael van Gerwen is favourite to win the tournament. Gerwyn Price is not in good form and he might play Raymond Van Barneveld in the third round. Peter Wright has had issues away from the oche and will struggle to reach the levels he did in 2012. Michael Smith is the wildcard in this tournament and his odds were slashed.

The PDC World Darts Championship starts today. Josh Rock is the new sensation. Jonny Clayton has everything in his locker to go all the way. Luke Hummries is on the cusp of a breakout moment. He reached his first TV major semi-final the other month.

FALLON SHERROCK was controversially allowed a wildcard spot at the 11th hour by the PDC. Lisa Ashton hasn't won on this stage yet, but has a winnable game against Ryan Meikle. Beau Graves is the first female to be averaging ton-plus regularly and is on a 64-game winning run. She plays William O’Connor on Friday 16th.

The PDC World Darts Championship takes place. Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, Jonny Clayton and Beau Graves are the favourites to win.

Adrian Lewis, Rowby-John Rodriguez, Ray Smith, Andrew Gilding, Geert Nentjes, Lenny Gates and Ricky Evans are the players to watch in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship.

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Betfair offers a promotion for PDC World Darts Championship. The first bet placed in the first 7 days is refundable. Only deposits made via Debit Card are eligible for the promotion.

Sky Bet offers new customers £20 in free bets. First single and E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 2 x £10 bet tokens. Free bets exclude virtuals.

William Hill offers a bet of £10 and £30 in free bets.

Ladbrokes offers new customers a chance to win £20 on PDC World Darts Championship.

Coral offers UK and IREI players a chance to win £20 with a bet of £5 within 14 days.

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