Damon Heta sent out Alexandra Palace into disaster on Friday afternoon after he struck a mind-blowing nine-dart surface setting off a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The spectacular moment came throughout his second-round clash versus English player Luke Woodhouse.
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But the Australian couldn't ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse returning 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 leave with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his epic 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 tournament, with the funds to be split three methods.
The gamer who throws the best leg will receive ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will also 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 hit a marvelous nine-dart surface 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 at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez
- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024
The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the ideal leg, with Paddy Power likewise now set to contribute another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally
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Hilariously another fan had been seen holding an indication behind the guy that checked out Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts analyst had said following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.
Paddy Power are also donating ₤ 1,000 for every single 180 thrown throughout this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 project.
Heta's best leg was the second nine-dart surface at the competition. Since this early morning, Paddy Power had actually raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the competition prior to the start of this afternoon's session.
The Australian started badly against Woodhouse, with Heta conceding the first set, being broken by his opponent in the final leg of the very first set.
He countered in the second term with an exceptional passage of play, racking off two 180s and the final 141 in design.
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The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt around the phase in jubilation and at one point even appeared to jump off the phase.
His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as excited as Heta did, jumping up and down on the stage before showing his class, giving the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to commemorate the mind-blowing feat.
The Brit, 36, has actually been hailed for his response to the moment online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's celebration after Heta's nine-darter is class.'
Paddy Power later revealed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot
The minute among the audience discovered out they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln
- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024
Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (ideal) welcomed on stage after the epic minute
After Heta had gone a set down in the very first exchange, his nine-dart finish 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 wrote on X.
'The method Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so terrific,' one composed.
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'The friendship in darts is unbelievable. Just look at the way Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his challenger's nine-darter previously,' another said.
After the match, Woodhouse reviewed the spectacular minute that saw his good buddy Heta stroll away with ₤ 60k.
'Me and Damo are excellent buddies,' he told Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...
'I understand he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the very first game.
'So, yeah, when he hit that the crowd went wild.
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'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'
Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV
- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024
Elated by the spectacular surface, the Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt off the phase in elation
Woodhouse was applauded for his reaction to his challenger's nine-dart finish, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'
Heta would go on to control in the third set, winning 3-2 and again controling the fourth, breaking his challenger two times.
But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 on the planet, recuperated, winning all three last sets to turn things around on his challenger and progress through to the next round.
A visibly emotional Woodhouse stated after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'
'It's not just me it's my spouse, my household and my kid. So [I'm doing] truly excellent.'
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