Split in darts 2004. Former BDO stalwarts John Part and van Barneveld have won the PDC World Championship having previously won the BDO version. In addition, reigning BDO World Champion Mark Webster defeated PDC World Champion John Part 10–2 in legs in the second round of the 2008 Grand Slam of Darts. BDO player Scott Waites won the 2010 Grand Slam of Darts. Waites is the only BDO player to reach the final of the event. On 21 October 2009, Barry Hearn made a bid of £1 million to purchase the BDO. It was the first time that a formal offer had been
2016 BDO World Darts Championship win her 10th world championship title after defeating Deta Hedman 3-2 in the final. On 27 November 2015, Hull qualifier Vladimir Andersen was removed from the field after being suspended by the Danish Darts Union and was replaced by Sam Hewson, the player next in line according to the rankings. All matches are the best of 5 sets. The televised stages feature 16 players. The top 8 players in the BDO rankings over the 2014/15 season are seeded for the tournament. Top 8 Other qualifiers Hull qualifiers Trina Gulliver won her tenth world title, while Deta Hedman lost her third