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RICHIE HOWSON is king of the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts after beating Andy Hamilton in a thrilling final.

16-time world champion Phil Taylor was eliminated at the quarter-final stage following a 10-9 defeat to Martin Adams in Blackpool.

File photo dated 01-01-2018 of Phil Taylor. PA Photo. Issue date: Wednesday April 15, 2020. Phil Taylor has admitted he was considering attempting a return to professional darts by entering the UK Open qualifiers this year. See PA story DARTS Taylor. Photo credit should read Steven Paston/PA Wire.
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Darts legend Phil Taylor will be in action in BlackpoolCredit: PA

WORLD SENIORS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS DARTS LIVE

America's Leonard Gates returned to the seaside after winning the 2023 World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts, but he was knocked out in the last-8 following defeat to Richie Howson.

And Scot John Henderson was narrowly beaten by Andy Hamilton in his tournament opener.

When was the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts?

  • The World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts begun on Saturday, March 23.
  • The tournament ended today - Sunday, March 24.
  • Viva Arena in Blackpool played host.

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How to watch the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts

  • You can watch the World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts for FREE on the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport app and website.
  • The final day will also be available to watch via the Red Button.
  • Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport's live blog.

World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts schedule

Saturday, March 23 (from 1 p.m.)

Quarterfinals

Leonard Gates 2-10 Richie Howson

Phil Taylor 9-10 Martin Adams

John Henderson 8-10 Andy Hamilton

Robert Thornton 9-10 Richard-Eirig Rowlands

Sunday, March 24 (from 1 p.m.)

Semi-final

Howson 13-11 Adams

Hamilton 13-11 Rowlands

Final

Howson 13-10 Hamilton

World Seniors Champion of Champions Darts prize money

Here is a breakdown of the prize money up for grabs in Blackpool:

Winner: £10,000

Runner-up: £5,000

Semi-final: £2,500

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Quarterfinals: £1,000

Total: £24,000

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