Lloyd Exit Sparks Betting Changes

COLIN LLOYD'S shock exit at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship has opened up the betting market for the tournament.

Lloyd entered the event as second favourite to take the title, and was 1/16 to defeat Gary Welding in the first round.

However, his 3-2 loss has led to a number of changes in tournament odds.

Welding himself has been slashed from a pre-tournament 300/1 outsider to 25/1.

American John Kuczynski, who whitewashed Lionel Sams on Tuesday, has come in from 500/1 to 66/1.

Adrian Lewis has now become second favourite with Ladbrokes.com for the event at 6/1, behind odds-on Phil Taylor (1/3).

Peter Manley's win over Kevin Spiolek has seen him come in to 33/1, alongside Mark Dudbridge and Ronnie Baxter.

Ladbrokes.com World Championship - Official Odds
Phil Taylor 1/3
Adrian Lewis 6/1
John Part 25/1
Wayne Mardle 25/1
Gary Welding 25/1
Mark Dudbridge 33/1
Ronnie Baxter 33/1
Peter Manley 33/1
John Kuczynski 66/1

For further odds, visit www.ladbrokes.com.