Darts betting
The short answer
Darts betting means staking money on who wins a match, by how many legs, or how many 180s are thrown. Each leg starts at 501, and a player has to finish on a double. The Professional Darts Corporation runs the biggest events, including the World Championship and the Premier League.
By the KhelKing team · Updated
Example market
Legs formatMatch winner
Prices are an example. If Player A wins, the ₹500 bet makes ₹275 profit.
The World Championship and the Premier League are the biggest draws.
Players take three darts a turn and count down to zero.
Three treble 20s make the highest score from one turn.
The highest possible checkout is 170.
At a glance
01Markets
Match winner and Leg handicap are the usual starting points, though what's open changes from one darts fixture to the next.
Who wins the match?
Pick the player who reaches the winning number of legs or sets first.
Compare recent three-dart averages and doubles, as well as ranking.
By how many legs?
The favourite gives up legs. At -2.5 they have to win by three legs or more.
The throw alternates, so a good player's throw is usually expected to be held.
Over or under the line?
Count the maximums thrown by both players across the match.
Longer formats mean more legs and more chances, so scale your view with the distance.
How big is the biggest finish?
A bet on the highest finish of the match, or which player hits it.
Checkouts are volatile, so keep your stake small.
What's the exact result?
Pick the final score in legs or sets. Harder to get right than the winner and pays more.
Short formats are less predictable, because one break of throw can decide them.
02Format
Totals, handicaps and checkouts all follow from these rules.
Both players start on 501 and take turns of three darts to reach exactly zero.
Some events, such as the PDC World Championship, group legs into sets.
The highest single dart on the board. Three of them make a 180.
The bull counts as a double, so it can finish a leg.
The last dart has to land in a double. Going below zero or leaving one is a bust, and the turn's score doesn't count.
Players take turns throwing first in each leg, which is a real advantage.
03Settlement
Players do occasionally withdraw through illness or injury, before or during a match. Whether your bet stands, is voided or settles on the result so far depends on when it happens and which market you backed.
Most televised matches are knockout, so there's a winner. Some group or league formats can finish level, so look for a draw option in the market. The betting rules cover each case.
04In-play
Prices can turn on one missed double, so the score in legs only tells part of the story.
Winning the leg you throw first is expected. Winning on the other player's throw, a break, is what moves a match.
A player scoring heavily but missing doubles may be closer to a good run than the score suggests, or may be feeling the pressure.
A three-dart average well above the opponent's over several legs is a stronger sign than one big turn.
Prices swing hard at the end of a match. Markets may pause briefly around these moments.
To close a darts position before the end, lay the side you backed at the current price. The live betting guide explains how.
05Get started
Message KhelKing on WhatsApp and say you want to bet on darts. Your account is ready in a few minutes and opening it is free.
Decide on a darts budget, then deposit by UPI. Support sends the payment details in the same chat.
Find darts on the exchange and choose an event. Leg handicap may not be listed for every fixture.
Try match winner first. Enter a stake, check the slip and confirm.
Works in the KhelKing app
Darts moves quickly, and a big event can have a lot of matches in one session. Set a budget before the first one and keep to it, and don't raise your stakes to win back a loss. KhelKing is for players aged 18 and over, and the law on online betting differs from state to state.
Support can add a deposit limit or pause your ID in one message. If gambling stops feeling like fun, free help is available:
Need a break? Support can pause or close your ID in one message, any time of day.
06FAQ
Can't find your answer? Our support team is online 24/7.
It's the highest score from one turn: three darts in the treble 20. Total 180s markets count how many are thrown in a match.
170, from treble 20, treble 20 and the bullseye. A leg has to end on a double, and the bull counts as one.
Knockout matches can't. Some group or league formats can finish level, so check the event's format and whether the market lists a draw.
A leg is one game from 501. Some events group legs into sets, so a player has to win a number of legs to take a set. Others just play to a number of legs.
Multiply your stake by the decimal odds. ₹500 at 1.55 returns ₹775, which is ₹275 profit.
Not sure how a darts bet settled? Message support with the match, the market and your username.
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