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Darts Regulation Authority Statement – Andy Jenkins

The DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer has decided that Andy Jenkins has a case to answer for a number of serious breaches of the DRA Rules. The charges relate to twelve matches played in the Modus Super Series in 2022 and 2023, where there were reports of suspicious betting on the number of 180s that would be thrown and in one case on the exact score outcome of a match. In addition, he has been charged with betting on Darts matches.

The circumstances are that on 7th July 2023, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported suspicious betting on a number of matches involving Andy Jenkins. The Darts Regulation Authority with support from the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations. This has led to the decision that Andy Jenkins has a case to answer and should face a disciplinary hearing.

His case has been referred to the DRA Disciplinary Committee where a formal hearing will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Andy Jenkins was suspended on 15th November 2023, and he will remain suspended from attending or competing in DRA governed events until the conclusion of the hearing or hearings and the determination of this matter.

There is no suggestion that the other players in the matches in question were involved in any way.

Darts Regulation Authority Statement – Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner

The Darts Regulation Authority Disciplinary Committee has delivered its decision in the case of Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner. Both accepted numerous breaches of the DRA Rules, including match fixing. Bennett has been suspended from the sport for a total of 8 years and to pay £8,100.23 in costs. Warriner has been suspended for 10 years and to pay £8,100.23 in costs.

On 8th September 2023 International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported suspicious betting on the following Darts matches played in the Modus Super Series:

Leighton Bennett v Mindaugas Barauskas played on 06/09/2023
Leighton Bennett v Benjamin Drue-Reus played on 06/09/2023
Leighton Bennett v Ryan Harrington played on 08/09/2023
Leighton Bennett v Mindaugas Barauskas Played on 08/09/2023

The Darts Regulation Authority with support from the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations. The DRA decided that both players had a case to answer for serious breaches of the DRA Rules.

On 18th November 2024 at a hearing before the DRA Disciplinary Committee both players were found guilty of the breaches of the DRA Rules.

Bennett was found guilty of 10 charges for fixing the four matches, provided inside information on the matches, of failing to assist an investigation and for signing a contract with an unregistered agent.

Warriner admitted 19 of 21 charges for being concerned in fixing the four matches, providing inside information and organising betting on the matches, four counts of failing to assist the investigation, two counts of acting as an unregistered agent and betting on Darts. In addition, he pleaded guilty to an unrelated incident at a Darts Event where he was abusive to an official and threatened his opponent.

The Disciplinary Committee’s decision on sanction and costs are:

Leighton Bennett

For proven breaches of DRA rules relating to eight allegations in connection with the fixing of the results of four matches, one related to failing to assist an investigation, and one for signing a contract with an unregistered agent, Bennett is suspended from playing in or being involved in any way in any DRA regulated events for a total period of eight years and ordered to pay £8,100.23 costs, such suspension to end at 23:59 on 11 August 2032

Billy Warriner

For proven breaches of DRA rules relating to twelve allegations in connection with the fixing of the results of four matches, four related to failing to assist an investigation, two for acting as an unregistered agent and one of betting on darts matches, together with two related to behaviour at darts events. Warriner is suspended from playing in or being involved in any way in any DRA regulated events for a total period of 10 years and ordered to pay £8,100.23 costs, such suspension to end at 23:59 on 27 June 2034.

Bennett and Warriner have until 14th December 2024 to appeal the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee.

The DRA in its case makes it clear that no other players were involved in the match fixing.

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Darts Regulation Authority Statement – Dean Croshaw

On Saturday 28th November 2024 the Chairman of the DRA suspended Dean Croshaw following the failure of a drugs test. Croshaw was tested at a recent Challenge Tour event and returned a positive sample for a banned substance.

He will remain suspended from attending or competing in DRA governed events until the conclusion of the hearing or hearings and the determination of this matter. He has the right to appeal the suspension decision.

Darts Regulation Authority Statement – Dominic Taylor

On Friday 22nd November 2024 the Chairman of the DRA suspended Dominic Taylor following the failure of a drugs test. Taylor was tested at a recent Players Championship event and returned a positive sample for a banned substance.

Darts Regulation Authority Statement – Prakash Jiwa

On 2nd and 5th June 2023, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported suspicious betting on the following Darts matches played in the Modus Super Series:

1. Prakash Jiwa vs Owen Bates played on 16/02/23 where Jiwa lost 4-0

2. Prakash Jiwa vs Adam Hunt played on 17/02/23 where Jiwa lost 4-0

3. Prakash Jiwa vs Peter Hudson played on 01/06/23 where Jiwa lost 4-1

4. Prakash Jiwa vs Willie Borland played on 01/06/23 where Jiwa lost 4-1

The Darts Regulation Authority with support from the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations. The DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer has now decided that Prakash Jiwa has a case to answer for a number of serious breaches of the DRA Rules. The charges relate to four counts of match fixing and providing inside information, deleting phone records and betting on Darts.

His case will be referred to the DRA Disciplinary Committee where a formal hearing will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Prakash Jiwa was suspended on 7th November 2023, and he will remain suspended from attending or competing in DRA governed events until the conclusion of the hearing or hearings and the determination of this matter.

There is no suggestion that the other players in the matches in question were involved in any way.

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Darts Regulation Authority Statement on Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner

On 8th September 2023 International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported suspicious betting on the following Darts matches played in the Modus Super Series:

1. Leighton Bennett v Mindaugas Barauskas played on 06/09/2023
2. Leighton Bennett v Benjamin Drue-Reus played on 06/09/2023
3. Leighton Bennett v Ryan Harrington played on 08/09/2023
4. Leighton Bennett v Mindaugas Barauskas Played on 08/09/2023

The Darts Regulation Authority with support from the Gambling Commission Sports Betting Intelligence Unit conducted a thorough investigation into the allegation. The DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer has now decided that Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner both have a case to answer for a number of serious breaches of the DRA Rules.

As a result of this decision, Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner have been suspended from attending or competing in DRA governed events until the conclusion of the hearing or hearings and the determination of this matter. Both players have the right to appeal the suspension decision.

Their case will be referred to the DRA Disciplinary Committee where a formal hearing will take place on a date to be confirmed.

There is no suggestion that the other players in the matches in question were involved in any way.