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Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into meltdown on Friday afternoon after he struck a sensational nine-dart surface setting off a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.
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The spectacular minute came throughout his second-round clash versus English gamer Luke Woodhouse.

But the Australian couldn't ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 down to clinch nine straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the 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 each nine-darter scored throughout the tournament, with the funds to be split 3 methods.

The gamer who throws the best leg will get ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will likewise be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to donate ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the main Charity partner of the competition.

A fan in the audience who was using a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed blazer was selected as the fortunate winner of the huge cash prize.

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

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the 2nd 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 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 a sign behind the man that checked out Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the famous darts analyst had stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are also contributing ₤ 1,000 for each 180 tossed during this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 project.

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

The Australian began improperly against Woodhouse, with Heta yielding the first set, being broken by his opponent in the final leg of the first set.

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

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

His challenger, Woodhouse, looked just as excited 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 mind-blowing accomplishment.

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

Paddy Power later on exposed the gentleman who had won the ₤ 60,000 reward pot

The minute one of 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 (ideal) accepted on stage after the legendary moment

After Heta had actually gone a set down in the first exchange, his nine-dart finish saw him bounce back against 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 enjoyment!' another wrote on X.
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'The method Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so great,' one composed.

'The friendship in darts is extraordinary. Just look at the way Luke Woodhouse, celebrated his opponent's nine-darter previously,' another said.

After the match, Woodhouse reviewed the spectacular moment that saw his excellent pal Heta win ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are good pals,' he told Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...
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'I understand he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first game.

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

'You couldn't not commemorate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the finish, the Australian, who comes from Perth, jumped off the phase in elation

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

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

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 on the planet, recuperated, winning all three last sets to turn things around on his challenger and development through to the next round.

A visibly psychological Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my spouse, my household and my young boy. So [I'm doing] really excellent.'
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