Darts fans from all over the world are currently looking forward to the World Darts Championship, which is set to commence tonight.
Luke Humphries goes into the tournament as the favourite, having beaten teenage talent Luke Littler to secure glory in the competition back in January.
Littler can't be ruled out, however, given how the 17-year-old has evolved ever since bursting onto the scene 12 months ago.
Michael van Gerwen has endured a torrid year but he, too, is one of the favourites. So, how much can they earn?
World Darts Championship prize money: Luke Humphries beat Luke Littler to win the trophy in January
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There is a total prize pot worth £2.5million for the Paddy Power World Darts Championship.
The winner of the championship and the Sid Waddell Trophy will take home £500,000 in prize money.
The runner-up will then receive £200,000, while those who make the last four will earn £100,000 for their efforts.
Read on below for the full prize money breakdown.
Full prize money breakdown
Winner: £500,000
Runner-Up: £200,000
Semi-Finalists: £100,000
Quarter-Finalists: £50,000
Fourth Roundx8: £35,000
Third Roundx16: £25,000
Second Round x32: £15,000
First Roundx32: £7,500
Players are also able to earn £60,000 for every nine-dart finish during the competition.
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When does the tournament run until?
The World Darts Championship commences on December 15 and will run all the way until January 3 at Alexandra Palace.
The first and second rounds will take place from today until December 23.
There is a break for three days from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, allowing players to spend the festive period with their loved ones.
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The tournament will then resume on December 27, with the third and fourth rounds to take place from then until Monday 30.
Players, in addition to having Christmas off, will also be allowed to rest on New Year's Eve.
But they will be back in action on New Year's Day, with the last four taking place on January 2 before the final takes place on the night of January 3.
World Darts Championship prize money: Michael van Gerwen is one of the favourites despite a difficult year so far
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2024 - Luke Humphries
2023 - Michael Smith
2022 - Peter Wright
2021 - Gerwyn Price
2020 - Peter Wright
2019 - Michael van Gerwen
2018 - Rob Cross
2017 - Michael van Gerwen
2016 - Gary Anderson
2015 - Gary Anderson
