The Premier League Darts is now being sponsored by 888.com and this news is having a ripple-effect on the gaming community. 8 of the finest darts players will converge on the 888.com Premier League Darts at the O2 Arena in London. There are 15 successive Thursday night contests scheduled to take place. Top player Phil Taylor will be leading the pack. He won in 2010 when he edged James Wade with two 9-darters. And in 2005, he held his own to win the contest in its first year.

Players, fans and team management from the likes of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) are really excited about 888.com’s sponsorship of the PLD. This majestic affair is officially the biggest sporting contest in the country. TV coverage of the 15 contests will be made available via Sky Sports HD. And the opening event – at the O2 venue in London on the 10th February 2011 will also be broadcast far and wide.

Lots of darts players in Phil Taylor (a champion darts player), Terry Jenkins, James Wade, Adrian Lewis, Simon Whitlock, Raymond van Barneveld, Mark Webster and Gary Anderson will be contesting this stellar series. Chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation Barry Hearn is wholeheartedly impressed with 888.com’s sponsorship. The widespread TV coverage will also be good for 888’s poker and casino gaming.