A professional darts competitor is facing suspension following accusations of wagering misconduct.
Players facing suspension retain the right to contest any disciplinary measures imposed by the DRA.
The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has imposed suspensions on Jack Main, Prakash Jiwa, and Andy Jenkins due to concerns regarding their potential involvement in improper betting practices during Modus Super Series contests. The DRA made these suspensions public, indicating that an inquiry into the situation is in progress. Jiwa had previously secured a spot in the forthcoming World Darts Championship by emerging victorious in the Indian qualifier; however, his participation is now in doubt as a result of the suspension. The investigation pertaining to Main revolves around one of his Modus Super Series matches against Lisa Ashton. It is essential to clarify that Ashton is not suspected of any wrongdoing in connection with the investigation involving Main. The specific matches under scrutiny regarding Jiwa and Jenkins remain undisclosed. A formal hearing will be convened by the DRA Disciplinary Panel to examine these allegations. In an official statement, the DRA conveyed that DRA Chairman Nigel Mawer has suspended Prakash Jiwa and Andy Jenkins from competing in or having any involvement with any DRA-sanctioned event while the investigation into suspicious betting activity during Modus Super Series matches is ongoing.
Professional darts competitor Kyle Maull is temporarily barred from DRA (likely the Darts Regulation Authority) events due to possible breaches of their wagering rules. Details surrounding the accusations against the Maine native remain undisclosed. His suspension holds until a hearing takes place and a decision is reached.
This situation reflects a broader pattern in athletics, with numerous governing bodies taking a hard line against competitors engaged in gambling activities. As an illustration, just last month, England’s Football Association (FA) penalized multiple players allegedly involved in betting on unsanctioned games. This comes on the heels of a series of comparable actions by the FA earlier in the year, resulting in sanctions for players such as Curtis Davies, Liam Delap, Lee Tomlin, and David Northfield.
On a global scale, prominent instances like Italian soccer player Sandro Tonali’s international prohibition for illicit wagering further underscore this escalating apprehension.
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