Starting on Thursday, December 11, the New Year-spanning PDC World Championships is the most sought after trophy in world darts.
This year’s tournament is the 33rd organised by the Professional Darts Corporation since it separated from the now-defunct British Darts Organisation and is once again taking place at London’s Alexandra Palace, better known to fans as the Ally Pally.
Darts prodigy Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is the defending champion but he'll have to beat the world's best darters to retain his crown.
There’s more darts that ever to enjoy, with an expanded 128-player field - all of whom will be playing for a first prize of £1,000,000. That’s double last year’s winner’s cheque.
Here are the 10 players the bookies reckon have the best chance of winning the tournament.
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1. Luke Littler - 10/11
Darting prodigy Luke Littler is the red hot 10/11 favourite to defend the title he won for the first time 12 months ago. He's only played in two World Championships - losing to Luke Humphries in the final the year before. | Getty Images
2. Luke Humphries - 9/2
It's no surprise to see Luke Humphries the 9/2 second favourite to retain the title he won two year ago. All the indications are that it will be a final of two Lukes. | Getty Images
3. Gian Van Veen - 14/1
Dutch darter Gian Van Veen is one of the rising stars of the game, having already become World Youth Champion. He's the 14/1 third favourite. | Getty Images
4. Gerwyn Price - 16/1
Welsh world number 9 Gerwyn Price is 16/1 for the title. He won the 2021 World Championship and 43 PDC titles, including three Grand Slams. | Getty Images