JONNY CLAYTON can’t wait to sample the famous Winter Gardens atmosphere for the first time as he makes his BetVictor World Matchplay debut in Blackpool this Saturday.

MAX HOPP is determined to make his mark on his debut appearance at the BetVictor World Matchplay in Blackpool.

THE schedule of play for the BetVictor World Matchplay has been confirmed, with the all-Dutch tie between Michael van Gerwen and Jeffrey de Zwaan to headline the opening night on Saturday July 21.

THE odds for round one of the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay have been revealed following yesterday's draw in Las Vegas.

THE draw for the 2018 BetVictor World Matchplay has been made.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is the 8/11 odds-on favourite to win the BetVictor World Matchplay title later in July.

SIX players will make their BetVictor World Matchplay debuts at the Winter Gardens later this month, while Michael van Gerwen will be the top seed for the prestigious 32-player event.

GERWYN PRICE is to defy the pain of a ruptured Achilles tendon to compete on the PDC World Series and at the BetVictor World Matchplay.

THE RACE to qualify for the BetVictor World Matchplay is hotting up after last weekend's Gibraltar Darts Trophy.

THE RACE to qualify for the BetVictor World Matchplay took another twist last weekend.