Former World Championship semi-finalist Andy Jenkins has been handed an 11-year ban and £17,580 fine for match fixing.
Jenkins was found guilty of fixing 12 Modus Super Series matches between February 22 2002 and July 5 2023 and also passing information on to bettors.
The 54-year-old, who made it to the last four of the 2007 World Championship before losing to Raymond van Barneveld, has also been sanctioned by the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) for betting on 88 darts matches between the same period.
Jenkins has also been ordered to pay costs of £17,580.03 and has until May 6 2025 to appeal the decision.
‘A strong and unequivocal message’
John Pierce, director of enforcement at the Gambling Commission, said: “This case sends a strong and unequivocal message to all sportspeople – if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences.
“Betting customers in Britain deserve confidence that the markets they engage with are fair and free from corruption.
“Our sports betting intelligence unit will continue to work closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to identify and prevent match-fixing.”
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