December 18th 2024.
On a thrilling Wednesday night at the World Darts Championship, fans at Alexandra Palace witnessed a stunning performance from Dutch player Christian Kist. In his first round match against Madars Razma, Kist landed a 9-darter, earning him a huge cash prize and a place in darts history.
Despite ultimately losing the match 3-1, Kist's perfect leg proved to be a profitable night for him. Tournament sponsors Paddy Power awarded him with a whopping £60,000 for his impressive feat. But that's not all - Paddy Power also pledged to donate the same amount to Prostate Cancer UK and a randomly selected fan in the crowd.
And that lucky fan turned out to be Kris from Sutton, who couldn't believe his luck when he found out he had won £60,000 just by attending the darts that night. "Speechless to be honest," he told the PDC, "just obviously didn't expect it to happen to me, a free competition. Speechless, shaking still, can't believe it."
Kris, a railway worker and avid darts fan, had been gifted the tickets by his grandfather as a birthday present. He hadn't been to a darts event in over 10 years, making the whole experience even more special for him. "This was a birthday present, so this has made it even better. My granddad [got me the tickets], this makes it even sweeter!" he exclaimed.
When asked what he plans to do with the money, Kris mentioned using it towards his new flat and perhaps taking a nice holiday. "It's a lot of money, it's quite a lot to think about!" he admitted.
Reflecting on the moment he found out he had won, Kris said he kept asking his granddad if it was really happening. "I was like, oh my God, this is mental. I kept going like, this can't be real, this can't be real. That's not me. And then everyone started looking at me. It took a while to set in."
Meanwhile, Paddy Power was also celebrating Kist's achievement, as it meant they had to pay out a £60,000 bonus to the player. But they didn't mind, as they had also pledged to donate the same amount to a fan in the crowd and to Prostate Cancer UK as part of their BIGGER 180 campaign. In total, Kist walked away with £19,750 in prize money and a memorable night at the darts. What a lucky and unforgettable experience for both Kist and Kris!
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