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Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into disaster on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart surface setting off a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The sensational moment came throughout his second-round clash against English gamer Luke Woodhouse.

But the Australian couldn't 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 career.

Despite the defeat, Heta will win ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his legendary nine-dart accomplishment.

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

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

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

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

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the second nine-darter of the tournament to raise the roofing system at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the best 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 male that checked out Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts analyst had actually stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are also contributing ₤ 1,000 for every 180 tossed throughout this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 campaign.

Heta's ideal leg was the 2nd nine-dart finish at the tournament. As of today, Paddy Power had 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 conceding the first set, being broken by his challenger in the final leg of the very first set.
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He countered in the second term with an exceptional passage of play, racking off 2 180s and the last 141 in style.

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

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as thrilled as Heta did, leaping up and down on the phase before showing his class, giving the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to celebrate the astonishing feat.

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

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

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

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

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (ideal) embraced on stage after the impressive minute

After Heta had gone a set down in the very first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him recuperate versus his British opponent to draw level at 1-1

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

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

'The friendship in darts is amazing. Just look at the way Luke Woodhouse, commemorated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another said.
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After the match, Woodhouse assessed the sensational minute that saw his great leave with ₤ 60k.
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'Me and Damo are good friends,' he told 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 hit 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
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Elated by the marvelous surface, the Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt off the phase in elation

Woodhouse was applauded for his response to his opponent's nine-dart surface, with some lauding his 'sportsmanship'

Heta would go on to control in the 3rd set, winning 3-2 and again dominating the fourth, breaking his opponent twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 worldwide, recuperated, winning all three final sets to turn things around on his challenger and development 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 boy. So [I'm doing] truly good.'