Eight-Year Ban for Darts Player Following Match-Fixing Investigation
Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned for eight years after a DRA investigation found him guilty of match-fixing and betting on darts. (Image: BSR Agency / Alamy)
Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting on darts.
The Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) supported the investigation by facilitating information gathered in the course of its enquiries. High-profile cases like Jiwa’s reinforce concerns about betting-related corruption, which can reflect poorly even on online casinos that operate legally and transparently.
Following a hearing before the DRA Disciplinary Committee on 21 January 2025, Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on darts. He was found not guilty of obstructing the enquiry.
Jiwa Suspended Until 2031, Providing He Pays Costs
The committee has suspended him from playing in or being involved in any DRA-regulated events until 6 November 2031, provided he pays costs of £17,741.46 in full.
There is no suggestion that the other players in these matches were involved. Under the Gambling Act 2005, match-fixing is a serious offence, as seen in recent case involving boxing.
John Pierce, Commission Director of Enforcement, said: “All betting customers in Britain should have confidence that bets placed with licensed gambling businesses are on markets that are fair and free from betting-related corruption.
“Our Sports Betting Intelligence Unit works closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to support sporting integrity investigations and combat match-fixing. This decision sends a clear message that betting-related corruption in sport will not be tolerated.”
Jiwa has until March 19, 2025, to appeal the decisions of the Disciplinary Committee.
Further details on the hearing findings and the decision on sanctions and costs can be found on the DRA website.
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