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- John Henderson (+400) is favored to win the World Seniors Darts Matchplay
- Sixteen darts players over the age of 50 will go head-to-head for the top prize of £10,000
- The tournament will take place in York, England on September 2 and 3, 2023
The second-ever World Seniors Dart Matchplay kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 2 with 16 darters facing off in an afternoon and evening session. Eight winners will then advance to day 2 on Sunday to compete in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.
Robert Thornton won the inaugural event in 2022, but this year’s event features an all-star lineup with over 100 major titles between them. Before we examine the odds, check out all the Sports & Competitions to bet on in 2023. Here’s also where you can see the latest Sports Betting Odds & Picks.
2023 World Seniors Matchplay
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| John Henderson | +400 | +400 | +400 |
| Leonard Gates | +500 | +500 | +500 |
| Robert Thornton | +600 | +600 | +600 |
| Richie Howson | +650 | +650 | +650 |
| Scott Mitchell | +700 | +700 | +700 |
| Jim McEwan | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 |
| Phil Taylor | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 |
| David Cameron | +1400 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Martin Adams | +1400 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Neil Duff | +1400 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Kevin Painter | +1800 | +1800 | +1800 |
| Paul Hogan | +2800 | +2800 | +2800 |
| John Part | +3300 | +3300 | +3300 |
| Colin McGarry | +5000 | +5000 | +5000 |
| Glen Durrant | +15000 | +15000 | +15000 |
| Trina Gulliver | +50000 | +50000 | +50000 |
Big names hit the York Barbican
John Henderson (+400) is a slight favorite to claim the World Seniors Matchplay title. The former World Cup of Darts winner will make his Seniors debut against David Cameron (+1400). Henderson is only one of the big names competing in Saturday’s evening session.
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor (+1200) matches up against three-time world champion John Part (+3300). Last year’s winner Robert Thornton (+600) squares off with reigning WDF World Champion Neil Duff (+1400). And in the night’s final match, former Premier League winner Glen Durrant (+15000) faces first-time qualifier Jim McEwan (+1000).
2023 @Jenningsbet World Seniors Masters Order of Play 🎯
Neil Duff and Robert Thornton collide on Saturday evening, while Phil Taylor opens up his campaign against John Part
The afternoon session is headlined by Leonard Gates looking to win his third straight TV Seniors event🏆 pic.twitter.com/wTRdbvzTqb
— World Seniors Darts (@SeniorsDarts) July 30, 2023
Saturday’s afternoon session
Before the big names hit the York Barbican for the evening session, the afternoon draw pits No. 2 seed Leonard Gates (+500) against Northern Ireland’s Colin McGarry (+5000). Scott Mitchell (+700), the 2015 BDO World Champion, plays Paul Hogan (+2800) and three-time BDO world champ Martin Adams (+1400) faces former Players Champion Kevin Painter (+1800).
Finally, Richie Howson (+650) faces off with ten-time Women’s World Champion Trina Gulliver (+50000). Howson is finally looking to break through after placing runner-up in all three televised Seniors events this season.
Henderson opens as the favorite
While this is a seniors event, oddsmakers seem to believe darts is a young man’s game. Fan favorite John Henderson (+500) is making his debut after just turning 50-years-old in May. While he’s only listed as the seventh seed, that relatively low ranking is probably more about “paying his dues” on tour.
Robert Thornton (+600) is the No. 1 seed after defeating No. 3 seed Phil Taylor (+1200) 12-10 in last year’s World Seniors Matchplay final. Taylor may be a decorated 16-time world champion, but he’s been bounced in the quarter-finals of all three televised events so far this year.
🗣️ "TWO NINE-DARTERS IN ONE MATCH!"
To celebrate Phil Taylor's 63rd birthday, we HAD to bring out this truly magical moment! 😍
Happy Birthday to the 16-time World Champ! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/BwaMBnoXaQ
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) August 13, 2023
Potential longshot
Martin Adams (+1400) lost a close 13-11 matchup to Leonard Gates in the semi-final of the Champions of Champions back in March. Considering he’s the No. 4 seed at this event, Adams is a nice value at +1400.
Best Bet
Leonard Gates (+500) has already claimed two-straight televised World Seniors title this year. At age 52, the No. 2 seeded American won the Champion of Champions and World Seniors Masters titles.
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