Darts star slapped with EIGHT-YEAR ban and huge fine after being found guilty of match fixing

DARTS star Prakash Jiwa has been hit with a ban for eight years due to match-fixing.

Following an investigation assisted by The Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU), Jiwa has been found guilty of fixing four games and betting on the outcomes of others.

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The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) have hit him with an eight-year ban from all tournaments, which means he will not be able to play again until 6 November 2031.

Jiwa has also been ordered to pay a huge fine totalling £17,741.46.

He has until March 19 to appeal the decision.

Gambling Commission chief John Pierce said: “All betting customers in Britain should have confidence that bets placed with licensed gambling businesses are on markets that are fair and free from betting-related corruption.

“Our Sports Betting Intelligence Unit works closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to support sporting integrity investigations and combat match-fixing.

“This decision sends a clear message that betting-related corruption in sport will not be tolerated.”

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