Leighton Bennett, an 18-year-old darts prodigy, has been suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority due to suspicious betting activity involving his matches. This article explores the specifics of this unfolding scenario.
Darts regulation authority suspends leighton bennett amid betting investigation
The Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Leighton Bennett due to an ongoing investigation by the UK Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit. This action follows allegations related to his involvement in the MODUS Super Series when he was just 16 years old. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Specific opponents named in the allegations include Mindaugas Barauskas, Ryan Harrington, and Benjamin Drue-Reeves. The nature of Bennett’s alleged transgressions and the exact offenses he is being investigated for remain undisclosed.
| Opponent | Allegations |
|---|---|
| Mindaugas Barauskas | Undisclosed |
| Ryan Harrington | Undisclosed |
| Benjamin Drue-Reeves | Undisclosed |
The sports betting intelligence unit investigates Bennett
The Sports Betting Intelligence Unit is set to investigate whether Bennett was approached to manipulate match outcomes for betting purposes. If found guilty, Bennett could face severe penalties, including a ban from official events and substantial fines, jeopardizing his promising career.
