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Damon Heta sent Alexandra Palace into crisis on Friday afternoon after he struck a spectacular nine-dart surface triggering a ₤ 60,000 payout to a random fan in the crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship.

The stunning moment came throughout his second-round clash against English gamer Luke Woodhouse.
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But the Australian could not ride his momentum, with British darts star, Woodhouse coming back from going 3-1 to clinch 9 straight legs of darts and advance to the last 16 at the World Darts Championships for the very first time in his profession.

Despite the defeat, Heta will walk away with ₤ 60k in his pocket, following his impressive nine-dart feat.

For this year's PDC World Darts Championship, Paddy Power are paying an overall of ₤ 180k for every nine-darter scored during the competition, with the funds to be divided three ways.

The gamer who tosses the best leg will get ₤ 60k, a fortunate fan at Alexandra Palace will likewise be handed a ₤ 60k cheque, while the wagering business are likewise set to contribute ₤ 60k to Prostate Cancer UK, the official Charity partner of the competition.

A fan in the audience who was using a yellow trilby hat and a Christamas-themed sports betting jacket was selected as the fortunate winner of the substantial prize money.

Damon Heta hit a mind-blowing nine-dart finish on Friday afternoon at Alexandra Palace

HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! Damon Heta lands the 2nd nine-darter of the competition to raise the roofing at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez

- PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024

The World No 9 won himself ₤ 60k with the ideal leg, with Paddy Power also now set to contribute another 60k to charity and to a random fan in the crowd at Ally Pally

Hilariously another fan had actually been seen holding an indication behind the male that read Wayne Mardle's renowned 'I can't spake' line, which the legendary darts analyst had stated following Michael Smith's nine-darter at the 2023 World Championships.

Paddy Power are also donating ₤ 1,000 for every 180 tossed throughout this Year's champion as part of their Bigger180 project.

Heta's best leg was the 2nd nine-dart finish at the competition. Since today, Paddy Power had actually raised over ₤ 500,000 for charity with 462 180s having actually been struck at the competition prior to the start of this afternoon's session.

The Australian started improperly versus Woodhouse, with Heta yielding the very first set, being broken by his opponent in the final leg of the very first set.

He countered in the second term with an exceptional passage of play, racking off two 180s and the final 141 in design.

The 37-year-old Australian, who comes from Perth, leapt around the phase in festivity and at one point even appeared to jump off the stage.

His opponent, Woodhouse, looked just as thrilled as Heta did, leaping up and down on the phase before revealing his class, offering the Aussie star a hug and raising his hand in the air to commemorate the spectacular accomplishment.

The Brit, 36, has been hailed for his response to the moment online, with one fan writing: 'Luke Woodhouse's event after Heta's nine-darter is class.'

Paddy Power later exposed the gentleman who had actually won the ₤ 60,000 prize pot

The moment among the found out they were ₤ 60,000 richer pic.twitter.com/G0eYn9n2ln

- Sky sports betting Darts (@SkySportsDarts) December 27, 2024

Heta (left) and Luke Woodhouse (right) embraced on phase after the legendary moment

After Heta had actually gone a set down in the very first exchange, his nine-dart surface saw him bounce back versus his British challenger to draw level at 1-1

'Big props to Luke Woodhouse - he's truly buzzing for his mate! Love the sportsmanship and enjoyment!' another wrote on X.

'The method Luke Woodhousecelebrates Damon Heta's nine-darter and raises his hand afterwards is what makes this sport so excellent,' one composed.

'The sociability in darts is amazing. Just take a look at the way Luke Woodhouse, commemorated his challenger's nine-darter earlier,' another said.

After the match, Woodhouse showed on the astonishing moment that saw his buddy Heta leave with ₤ 60k.

'Me and Damo are buddies,' he informed Sky sports betting. 'We play golf together a lot. We hang out and practice a lot ...

'I know he was gutted when he missed his double twelve in the first game.

'So, yeah, when he struck that nine-darter the crowd went wild.

'You couldn't not celebrate with him!'

Luke Woodhouse pic.twitter.com/Oza4ZK63yV

- Martin (@martin_kcr) December 27, 2024

Elated by the spectacular finish, the Australian, who hails from Perth, leapt off the stage in elation

Woodhouse was applauded for his response to his opponent's nine-dart surface, with some admiring his 'sportsmanship'

Heta would go on to dominate in the third set, winning 3-2 and again dominating the fourth, breaking his challenger twice.

But Woodhouse, who is ranked No 35 worldwide, recuperated, winning all three final sets to turn things around on his opponent and progress through to the next round.
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A visibly emotional Woodhouse said after the match: 'I'm over the moon.'

'It's not simply me it's my wife, my household and my kid. So [I'm doing] really excellent.'
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