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Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into disaster on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart finish activating a ₤ 60,000 payment to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
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The stunning moment came during his second-round clash against English gamer Luke Woodhouse.
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But the Australian could not ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 to clinch nine straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the very first time in his profession.

Despite the defeat, Heta will leave with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his impressive nine-dart feat.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying an overall of ₤ 180k for every nine-darter scored throughout the competition, with the funds to be split three methods.

The player who throws the best leg will get ₤ 60k, a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace will also be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering company are also set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the main Charity partner of the competition.

A fan in the audience who was wearing a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed sports betting jacket was selected as the lucky winner of the big money prize.

Damon Heta struck a sensational nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the 2nd nine-darter of the competition to raise the roof at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the perfect leg, with Paddy Power likewise now set to donate another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally

Hilariously another fan had actually been seen holding an indication behind the man that read Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the legendary darts commentator had actually stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are likewise donating ₤ 1,000 for every 180 thrown throughout this Year's championship as part of their Bigger180 campaign.

Heta's perfect leg was the second nine-dart finish at the tournament. As of today, Paddy Power had actually raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the tournament prior to the start of this afternoon's session.

The Australian began badly versus Woodhouse, with Heta yielding the first set, being broken by his challenger in the last leg of the very first set.

He countered in the 2nd term with an impressive passage of play, racking off 2 180s and the final 141 in style.

The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt around the stage in jubilation and at one point even appeared to leap off the stage.

His opponent, Woodhouse, looked simply as excited as Heta did, jumping up and down on the phase before showing his class, offering the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to commemorate the marvelous feat.

The Brit, 36, has actually been hailed for his response to the minute online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's event after Heta's nine-darter is class.'

Paddy Power later revealed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 reward pot

The minute among the audience learnt they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (right) accepted on phase after the epic moment
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After Heta had actually gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recover against his British challenger to draw level at 1-1

'Big props to Luke Woodhouse - he's genuinely buzzing for his mate! Love the sportsmanship and enjoyment!' another composed on X.

'The way Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand later on is what makes this sport so great,' one wrote.

'The friendship in darts is incredible. Just look at the method Luke Woodhouse, commemorated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another stated.

After the match, Woodhouse reviewed the sensational minute that saw his good buddy Heta leave with ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are excellent friends,' he informed Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...

'I know he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first video game.

'So, yeah, when he struck that nine-darter the crowd went wild.

'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the sensational surface, the Australian, who hails from Perth, jumped off the phase in elation

Woodhouse was applauded for his reaction to his challenger's nine-dart surface, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'

Heta would go on to control in the third set, winning 3-2 and again controling the 4th, breaking his challenger twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 in the world, back, winning all three final sets to turn things around on his opponent and progress through to the next round.
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A visibly psychological Woodhouse stated after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my wife, my family and my young boy. So [I'm doing] truly excellent.'
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