World Darts Championship title sponsor William Hill has extended its commitment to the sport’s flagship tournament by furthering support until 2022, with the expanded competition featuring two female players this year.
The introduction of a further 24 qualifiers will see the field increase to 96 competitors and six extra sessions will be put on in a tournament that starts in December at London's Alexandra Palace.
William Hill has sponsored the World Darts Championship since 2015.
Grant Williams, managing director of William Hill Online, said: "We're delighted to extend our sponsorship of the World Darts Championship.
"We have a great relationship with Barry Hearn and his team at the PDC and we're thrilled to continue this partnership until at least 2022."
