Andy Jenkins, a former world championship semi-finalist, has been banned for 11 years and fined £17,580 for match-fixing incidents involving 12 Modus Super Series matches. Found guilty of manipulating outcomes and passing insider information to bettors from February 2002 to July 2023, his actions raised significant concerns about the integrity of darts. Additionally, Jenkins was penalized for betting on 88 matches during this timeframe. The investigation was backed by the Gambling Commission's sports betting intelligence unit, emphasizing the commitment to fair sports betting in Britain.
Jenkins was found guilty of fixing 12 Modus Super Series matches and passing information to bettors during a period spanning over two decades.
The Darts Regulation Authority has imposed an 11-year ban and a fine on Jenkins, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining integrity in sports.
John Pierce stated, 'This case sends a strong and unequivocal message... if you fix matches, you are likely to be caught and face serious consequences.'
The investigation was supported by the Gambling Commission's sports betting intelligence unit, highlighting a collaborative effort to combat match-fixing.
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