I CAN’T SPAKE! The thing that *everyone* wants to see is nine perfect darts, taking 501 out with three visits to the oche. When it happens on the big stage, it’s unforgettable – and when you’ve got a bet on it, it’s even better!
The highest 9-dart finish betting market allows you to put money on this rare but spectacular occurrence, either in an individual match or the tournament as a whole.
What’s a 9-Dart Finish Bet and How Does It Work?
The 9-dart finish bet is a simple one. Will it happen, or won’t it? Bookmakers will usually offer a few different bets on this market though – like for a specific player to hit a nine-darter, either player to achieve the feat, or a Futures bet on the event as a whole.
9-Dart Finish Betting: DartsTips.com’s top tip!
With the nine-dart finish becoming increasingly common, a pre-tournament bet is unlikely to be offered – especially at attractive odds – but Premier League Darts nights can be an exception!
Due to the short, one-night format, you can find this market with some bookmakers and it’s worth a fun bet, with the world’s best players more than capable of throwing nine perfect darts on the biggest stage.
DartsTips.com will let you know when and where you can get this bet on!
Darts 9-Dart Finish Betting Examples
It’s always nice to have a couple of examples, so let’s create some hypothetical clashes and odds so you can see how to put 9-Dart Finish betting into practice.
Example 1: PDC World Championships Final
Two of the sport’s best go head-to-head, as Luke Littler takes on Gerwyn Price. Two players who are well known for taking out 501 in just nine darts. You’ve got a couple of options here… You can bet on a specific player or either star to land the 9-darter.
Gerwyn Price vs Luke Littler
- Gerwyn Price to hit a 9-dart finish (9.0)
If you bet £20 on Price to hit a 9-Dart Finish and he achieves the feat, you’ll get a winning return of… wait for it… £180! If only Littler hits a nine-dart finish, your bet settles as a loser. Which is why this next market exists… - A 9-Dart Finish in the match (5.0)
In this instance, a £20 bet on this market will return £100 should either Price or Littler take out 501 with nine darts. This means you can root for both players, and celebrate in style if it happens!
Example 2: Premier League Darts
The world’s best players go head-to-head on Finals Night, the culmination of 16 weeks of Premier League Darts action. And in this example, we’re betting on a nine-dart finish to occur at any point during the evening.
9-Dart Finish on the night (4.5)
Simple – a £10 bet on this market will return £45 if any player, in any match, throws nine-perfect darts in a leg. It doesn’t matter who or when, and the bet can keep you interested until the very last leg of the tournament!
When to use 9-Dart Finish Betting in Darts
The 9-Dart Finish betting market works across every darts competition, regardless of whether the tournament is in leg or set format. From the PDC Worlds, to the Premier League, to the World Cup of Darts, it’ll be there. But when’s the best time to use it?
Big Stage Events
These are where most markets are offered anyway, but the biggest tournaments – the PDC Worlds, Premier League, World Matchplay – often see the most 9-darters. Top players thrive under the pressure of the biggest stage!
Late Rounds and Long Format Matches
The more legs and sets played, the greater the chance of a perfect leg!
Early rounds of major tournaments can see top players make light work of unseeded opponents without playing their best. As the tournament gets deeper, matches are extended and top players will be 100% on their game.
FAQs: 9-Dart Finish Betting
Q. What is a 9-dart finish bet?
It’s simply a bet on whether a player will hit darting perfection – scoring 501 in just nine darts. It might be on a specific player, or a 9-darter to occur in a single match or tournament.
Q. How often do 9-darters happen?
They’re still relatively rare… it is the toughest achievement in darts, of course! For example, there were a record five across 17 weeks of Premier League Darts action in 2025. But with rising standards, it’s becoming more common in major tournaments – and nothing beats a 9-darter on the big stage. It’s even better when you’ve got a bet on it…
Q. Why bet on a 9-darter if it’s so rare?
It’s all about balancing risk and reward. Rare occurrences mean bigger odds, so the payout could be bigger when backing this market.
Q. Can I bet on a 9-darter across a whole tournament?
Different bookies will offer different markets, and this is an option. Any bets on a 9-darter to be hit in an event will be much smaller than it to occur in a single match, but it can keep you interested ‘til the very last leg of the tournament!
Q. Are 9-dart finish bets good for beginners?
Absolutely! It’s a will-it or won’t-it bet, making it super easy to follow. But it takes a bit of luck and is a fun side bet, rather than a long-term betting strategy.
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